Ethicism and immoral cognitivism : Gaut versus Kieran on art and morality
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Aesthetic Education
Publication Date
2012
Volume
46
Issue
3
First Page
107
Last Page
118
Abstract
Berys Gaut has recently defended a theory according to which a moral defect of a work of art represents an aesthetic defect of the work itself. This theory, called ethicism, has been criticized by Matthew Kieran, who argued that, on the contrary, in certain cases moral defects can increase the artistic value of artworks. In this essay I clarify the main points of the debate and claim that Gaut's defense of his theory is not convincing.
DOI
10.5406/jaesteduc.46.3.0107
Print ISSN
00218510
E-ISSN
15437809
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Sauchelli, A. (2012). Ethicism and immoral cognitivism : Gaut versus Kieran on art and morality. Journal of Aesthetic Education, 46(3), 107-118. doi: 10.5406/jaesteduc.46.3.0107