Question 6

Question 1

Aesthetics are subjective

Answer 1

“goodness” is determined by each viewers experience, so everyone’s experience can be different= everyone’s experience has different levels of “goodness”

Question 2

standard of taste

Answer 2

the idea that there is an objective level of “goodness” for pieces of art

Question 3

Aesthetic judgement: standard of taste or subjective or both?

Answer 3

art isn’t rated solely through experience
BUT, people can deviate from general principles

Question 4

Hume’s “true” standard of taste

Answer 4

This standard taste is decided by good judges/experts who have all qualities from the general principles. They also are broadly known. Good art also stands the test of time

Question 5

Standard of taste vs subjective taste

Answer 5

Since everyone’s experience is different how can there be an objective standard?

Question 6

general principles

Answer 6

appropriate state of mind
sound state
good sense
delicacy of imagination
freedom from prejudice
Experience

Question 7

Blameless differences

Answer 7

can be due to:
Age
Attitudes of the time
Cultural Background