1. Music, Nature and Trasncendence
- Author
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David E. Cooper
- Subjects
aesthetic experience ,transcendence ,western and eastern asian traditions ,Fine Arts ,Aesthetics ,BH1-301 - Abstract
In both Western and East Asian traditions, large claims have been made about the power of aesthetic experience, whether of art (especially music) or of nature, to foster a sense of transcendence. There are, however, important differences between the traditions and, in consequence, between the characters of these claims. After illustrating these claims, I identify and elaborate on some of their salient aspects. I then argue that East Asian traditions possess greater resources than Western ones for explaining or accommodating these aspects, and hence for substantiating the claims about experience and transcendence.
- Published
- 2022
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