Dec 17, 2003 · David Hume’s views on aesthetic theory and the philosophy of art are to be found in his work on moral theory and in several essays.

If in his view discovering true beauty or deformity is impossible even for a singular observer as an academic exercise, then it is no surprise that Hume would warn against attempts to impose alternative standards of taste and beauty-judgement on those with their own views in …

Oct 23, 2023 · David Hume’s exploration of beauty and deformity offers a profound insight into the emotional and ethical dimensions of aesthetic judgment. By connecting beauty with pride and deformity with humility, Hume reveals how deeply our aesthetic experiences are intertwined with our emotions, moral values, and social context.

Sep 4, 2012 · By the eighteenth century, Hume could write as follows, expressing one ‘species of philosophy’: Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.

Hume’s “Of the Standard of Taste” is often read as an essay in criticism expounding a causal theory of beauty. Simply put, within a causal theory of beauty, an object X is beautiful if and only if X is the cause of a feeling of pleasure in the spectator.

Apr 1, 2025 · Hume says that “beauty of all kinds gives us a peculiar delight,” “gives a particular kind of pleasure,” and pleases in “a particular manner” (T 2.1.8.1, 3.1.2.3–4). The way beauty feels, Hume seems to think, distinguishes it from every sentiment that is not beauty.

The paper explores Hume's theory of beauty, arguing that beauty is not an inherent quality of objects but rather a sentiment experienced by the observer. It discusses the distinction between beauty and secondary qualities, noting that individuals can possess knowledge of an object's properties without recognizing its beauty.

Feb 10, 2023 · Two revered voices — David Hume and Immanuel Kant — had much to say on beauty, taste, and the part that art and aesthetics play in human life and flourishing. Their assertions fascinate as ...

Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.

May 30, 2023 · Morality and beauty, according to Hume, are closely related and have the same source, and we will show how much moral virtue and purity contribute to the feeling of satisfaction of the individual, but also of society as a whole.