The Philosofiles

Episode 011 / Aesthetics

Listen Later

What is beautiful, and what is art? In today’s episode, we dive into the philosophy of Aesthetics. We explore how dissonant music and “dad bods” show us what - and why - we humans label things as the good, the bad, and the ugly.


  • Huynh, Calvin, and Calvin Huynh Nation T. “Dad Bods Are Hot? Fake News vs. Science.” T NATION, 22 July 2021, www.t-nation.com/alpha-life/dad-body-what-women-want/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2023
  • Kleinman, Paul. Philosophy 101 : From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought. Avon, Massachusetts, Adams Media, 2013
  • “Why Are Symmetrical Faces so Attractive?” Psychology Today, 2019, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beastly-behavior/201907/why-are-symmetrical-faces-so-attractive


    • TO GIVE FEEDBACK:

    The PhilosoFiles | Reno NV | Facebook

    OR

    https://www.instagram.com/philosofilespodcast/

    OR

    Send us an email to [email protected]

    MUSIC:

    (All songs purchased royalty-free from Soundstripe.com)

    Intro:

    "On To The Next One" by Bobo Renthlei

    Bumpers:

    "Are You Near" by Alphie Black

    "Hey No Loitering" by Major Label Interest

    "An Epic Win" by Alphie Black

    Outro:

    "Truffle Shuffle" by Tiger Gang

    THANK YOU! STAY TUNED FOR A NEW EPISODE EVERY WEDNESDAY!


    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    The PhilosofilesBy The Philosofiles