This conference explores the concept aesthetic practice from the perspective of philosophical aesthetics and neighbouring fields, including but not limited to the arts, psychology, cultural studies, game studies, sport studies, sociology, and communication studies. The conference is organised by the research project Aesthetic Practices in the Transformation of Self and World, funded by the Kone Foundation (2022–25). We suggest aesthetic practices are continuous, repeatedly performed activities of engaging with art forms, popular culture, crafts, sports, games, or some aspect of the everyday environment, where a fundamental motivating factor is pleasure gained through the activity. Instead of contemplation and perception of an object, practice highlights the intrinsic aesthetic relevance of action, agency, making and temporality. The approach offers new perspectives on aesthetics and challenges some traditional ideas.
Event information
Event date
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Registration period
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Event type
Congresses and conferences
Event language
English
Event address
Seminaarinkatu 15
Main building C
Jyväskylä 40100
Finland
Event payment
A paid event
Event location category
Seminaarinmäki
Registration / Enrollment
Conference fees:
Regular fee: 80 EUR
Regular fee, including conference dinner: 140 EUR
Unwaged fee: 40 EUR
Unwaged fee, including conference dinner: 100 EUR
