Detman & Haskell Dialogues

“The Nature of Aesthetics: Defining Literature, Art & Beauty Philosophy” Chapter Three defines and defends aesthetics and beauty as the evolutionary, positive extreme the basis of which is steeped in survival. It concludes that beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, and that the aesthetic sense has an evolutionary purpose to enable man to recognize and appreciate that which is positive for his survival. The works are done in a non-academic, explanatory style that lends itself to easy and enjoyable reading. Although philosophical and academic in content, The work succinctly defines literature, art, and beauty in a manner that is engaging and readable.