TY - JOUR
T1 - A note on the aesthetics of mirror reversal
AU - DE CLERCQ, Rafael
PY - 2007/2/1
Y1 - 2007/2/1
N2 - According to Roy Sorensen [Philosophical Studies 100 (2000) 175–191] an object cannot differ aesthetically from its mirror image. On his view, mirror-reversing an object–changing its left/right orientation–cannot bring about any aesthetic change. However, in arguing for this thesis Sorensen assumes that aesthetic properties supervene on intrinsic properties alone. This is a highly controversial assumption and nothing is offered in its support. Moreover, a plausible weakening of the assumption does not improve the argument. Finally, Sorensen's second argument is shown to be formally flawed. As a result, the case for the aesthetic irrelevancy of orientation seems still open.
AB - According to Roy Sorensen [Philosophical Studies 100 (2000) 175–191] an object cannot differ aesthetically from its mirror image. On his view, mirror-reversing an object–changing its left/right orientation–cannot bring about any aesthetic change. However, in arguing for this thesis Sorensen assumes that aesthetic properties supervene on intrinsic properties alone. This is a highly controversial assumption and nothing is offered in its support. Moreover, a plausible weakening of the assumption does not improve the argument. Finally, Sorensen's second argument is shown to be formally flawed. As a result, the case for the aesthetic irrelevancy of orientation seems still open.
UR - http://commons.ln.edu.hk/sw_master/1872
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U2 - 10.1007/s11098-005-4543-z
DO - 10.1007/s11098-005-4543-z
M3 - Journal Article (refereed)
SN - 0031-8116
VL - 132
SP - 553
EP - 563
JO - Philosophical Studies: An International Journal for Philosophy in the Analytic Tradition
JF - Philosophical Studies: An International Journal for Philosophy in the Analytic Tradition
IS - 3
ER -