10.00 - 17.00
Participants: Emily Brady (Edinburgh)\, Aaron Meskin (Leeds)\, Elisabeth \;Schellekens (Durham)\, Peter Lamarque (York)\, Greg Currie (Nottingham)\, \;Andrew Huddleston (Oxford)\, Alan Bowden (Durham).
Recent years have seen sustained arguments being made for the pervasiveness \;and significance of aesthetic experience in everyday life\, ranging from \;experiences of itches and scratches\, domestic interiors and the weather\, \;smells and tastes\, sports and dance\, and the commute to work\, amongst \;others. These arguments and claims are intended to expand the domain of the \;experiences and objects we might legitimately regard as aesthetically \;significant.
Perhaps unsurprisingly\, such claims have met with opposition from theorists \;concerned to reserve the concept of the aesthetic for more traditional \;experiences involving valuing &lsquo\;for its own sake&rsquo\;\, self-conscious \;appreciation and judgement\, certain cognitive prerequisites which only a \;limited number of senses can provide\, and the possibility of critical \;discourse. The aim of this workshop is\, therefore\, to clarify and explore \;the issues surrounding contemporary attempts to extend the range of the \;aesthetic. The questions we will consider include\, but are not limited to:
The workshop will consist of a number of formal and informal talks\, panel \;discussions\, and open discussion.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided as part of the registration fee of \;£\;5. If you would like to attend this please let me know as soon as possible.
We have a small number of Analysis Bursaries for postgraduates which will \;cover up to 50% of accommodation and registration costs up to a value of \;£\;17.50. Please indicate your interest when you register. (There is limited \;bed and breakfast accommodation available at St. John&rsquo\;s College).
To register to attend\, please e-mail a.m.bowden[at]durham.ac.uk. Places are \;limited\, so please e-mail to reserve a place. There will be a workshop fee \;of £\;5. We ask that attendees pay the fee on the day whilst registering \;(cheques payable to &lsquo\;Durham University&rsquo\;).