Aesthetic Concerns, Philosophical Fabulations: The Importance of a 'New Aesthetic Paradigm' (original) (raw)
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This paper explores the relationship between aesthetics and philosophy, particularly through the lens of Alfred North Whitehead and the works of Isabelle Stengers. It critiques the traditional notion of aesthetics as a separate domain from philosophy, arguing instead for an integrated understanding where aesthetics serves as a fundamental aspect of philosophical practice. The author contends that modern bifurcations of nature in thought reflect deeper aesthetic concerns, advocating for a new paradigm that recognizes the interconnectedness of aesthetic practices and theoretical frameworks. Ultimately, it posits that aesthetics is not merely supplementary but central to philosophical inquiry and transformation.
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