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Within aesthetics, one of my longstanding interests is the possibility that the sheer psychophysics of certain art forms, forms of enormous importance in the Western tradition, have been largely explored; at any rate, that portion with enduring appeal to the most highly developed human brains. When I first began thinking along these lines, I had quite a sense of loss, because the idea grew from consideration of the art that has touched me most deeply since infancy, dreamily listening to my mother play; Read more …
An Open Letter to Kurt Anderson on Charles Krafft
Dear Mr. Anderson,
Though you claim to have been “heartened to see the vigorous debate” following your interview with Charlie Krafft, your website curiously no longer accepts comments for that episode. Read more …