5. Aesthetics

Aesthetics (or Esthetics) is the part of Philosophy that studies the nature of Art, Beauty, and Taste.

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What is Art?

• What makes Art good?
• What makes Art bad?
• What is a work of Art?
• What is the purpose of Art?.

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What is Beauty?

What makes a woman beautiful?

Qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight:

• Attractive
• Beautiful
• Cute
• Gorgeous
• Handsome
• Lovely
• Pretty

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What is Taste?

Philosophy tries to explore all the ways taste can be defined.

Taste can be objective:

• Sweet
• Salt
• Sour
• Bitter
• Savory

Taste can be subjective:

• "What a beatiful island"
• "I like tall women"
• "I love classic music"
• "The beauty of poetry.