Aesthetic Movement Flashcards
What is Aestheticism?
A branch of philosophy dealing with nature of art, beauty and taste
What are Nash’s four components of aesthetic conservation?
(1) The idea of beauty in nature (artists going way back, the sunrise) (2) the idea of spirituality in nature (3) Growing appreciation of wild aspects of nature (Indians and their wilderness considered important) (4) Environmental nationalism: places like Niagara Falls and Yellowstone becoming national treasures
What is transcendentalism?
Influenced by romanticism, Platonism and Kantian philosophy, it taught that divinity pervades all nature and humanity (Thoreau’s idea)
Who was John Muir?
cofounder of the Sierra club
What were two important ideas from Sand Count Almanac by Aldo Leopold?
(1) Think like a mountain: We should have a complete appreciation for the profound interconnectedness with nature, it will protect nature and feed our soul (2) Land Ethic: a land ethic directs all members of a community to treat one another with respect and expands the definition of community to include not only humans, but all other parts of the Earth
How did “Sportsmen” play a key role in the early Aesthetic Conservationism?
(1) With declining game, they were one of the first to realize the importance of “Wildlife management” (2) Through shared forums (magazines, Ducks unlimited), pushed for setting aside game reserves (3) Put forth a code of sportsmen (kill only in a sporting way, kill only a relatively few animals for personal consumption, believed in the protection of the habits of the animals (4) Pushed early protections of wildlife (Weeks Mclean Act (placing migratory birds under federal protection)
What was said about Anthropocentrism and Aestheticism in the Rolston Article?
(1) Aestheticism seems to be a natural way into environmental ethics (2) The key value of Aestheticism is still the satisfaction of human interest (3) Beauty is a human subjective quality (what is considered beautiful to human changes over time)
What does Aldo Lepold do?
Moves beyond the anthropocentrism of aestheticism
What is a theme of Ecology?
All life is important, not just the pretty ones
