Tag: aesthetic

Aesthetics as Necessary for Prison Reform

Posted on by Michael R Spicher in aesthetics, Design, Everyday Aesthetics, Philosophy, Policy, Research, Well-being

On the IMDb website, the highest rated film is The Shawshank Redemption (1994). Audiences rally behind Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) and Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (played by Morgan Freeman). When it comes to real prisoners, however, a stark difference seems more normal, as people adopt an out of sight and out of mind … Continue reading Aesthetics as Necessary for Prison Reform →

Aesthetic Experience: A Basic Reason for Action

Posted on by Michael R Spicher in aesthetics, architecture, Business, Design, Everyday Aesthetics, Philosophy, Well-being

In 1980, philosopher John Finnis wrote Natural Law and Natural Rights, which is his explanation of natural law theory. He sets the stage by saying that there are seven basic human goods (also called basic reasons for action): life, knowledge, practical reasonableness, 'religion', play, friendship, and aesthetic experience. These all contribute to human flourishing; they … Continue reading Aesthetic Experience: A Basic Reason for Action →