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The Demands of Beauty: A Kantian Account of the Normative Force of Aesthetic Reasons
My goal in this paper is to develop a Kantian account of the normative force of aesthetics reasons. While Kant himself would likely side with contemporary theorists who deny that aesthetic considerations, on their own, give rise to oughts and obligations,
Jessica J. Williams
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Defining Art and its Future [PDF]
Art is a creative phenomenon which changes constantly, not just insofar as it is being created continually, but also in the very meaning of ‘art.’ Finding a suitable definition of art is no easy task and it has been the subject of much inquiry throughout
Isrow, Zachary
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Rich Perceptual Content and Aesthetic Properties [PDF]
Both common sense and dominant traditions in art criticism and philosophical aesthetics maintain that aesthetic features or properties are perceived. However, there are many reasons to be sceptical of this. This chapter defends the thesis—that aesthetic properties are sometimes represented in perceptual experience—against one of those sceptical ...
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ABSTRACT The transition to a circular economy (CE) remains hindered by the lack of practical strategies that simultaneously secure competitiveness and deliver sustainability outcomes for manufacturing organisations. While circular design is often cited as a cornerstone of CE, its concrete role in driving competitive advantage and organisational ...
Shamaila Ishaq +3 more
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Aesthetic properties of light and color
The article presents the results of proven research on color-light illumination in the architectural environment. It is noted that the study used the analysis of a sociological study in the form of a survey of the population city of Nur-Sultan.
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ABSTRACT This study explores how sustainability is perceived and prioritized by consumers within full‐service restaurants and rural agritourism settings in Italy, examining the socio‐cultural and economic role of the HoReCa sector in promoting sustainable practices and analyzing gender and generational differences in consumer behavior.
Roberta Minazzi +3 more
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Function, understanding and assessment : a functionalist interpretation of the assessment of art : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Philosophy at Massey University [PDF]
The purpose of this thesis is to develop a functionalist interpretation of the assessment of art. In the following chapters I will explore the idea that we can assess the value of art works in terms of the various functions that they serve. Rejecting the
Anderson, Matthew Lionel
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ABSTRACT As the circular economy transition gains traction in the healthcare sector, extending the lifespan of complex medical devices has become a key priority, given their high cost and the challenges associated with their technological sophistication.
Tetiana Shevchenko +7 more
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An autonomist view on the ethical criticism of architecture [PDF]
It is a fact that there is ethical criticism about art. Art critics, the general public and even artists point out moral flaws in artworks while evaluating them. Philosophers, however, have maintained a hot debate on the meaning of such criticism.
Miguel, Ricardo
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems
ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
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