The Aesthetics of Choice
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According to Kant, what is beauty?

  • A subjective feeling (correct)
  • A social group preference
  • A property of any object
  • A standard of good taste

What does Kant say about good taste?

  • It can be empirically identified
  • It is the taste of the ruling class
  • It is based on social group preference
  • It is beyond reasoning (correct)

What does Bourdieu argue about the legitimate taste of society?

  • It is based on social group preference
  • It is the taste of the majority
  • It is the taste of the ruling class (correct)
  • It is beyond reasoning

What is bad taste?

<p>An object or idea that does not fall within the moralizing person's idea of normal social standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bombast?

<p>High-sounding language with little meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Kant's and Bourdieu's views on taste?

<p>Kant believes in genuine good taste, while Bourdieu does not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Simmel say about upper classes and fashion?

<p>They abandon fashions as they are adopted by lower classes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kant say about the validity of a judgement based on taste?

<p>It is not justified by personal preferences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title given to any object or idea that does not fall within the moralizing person's idea of the normal social standards of the time or area?

<p>Bad taste (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Kant's definition of beauty

A subjective feeling that is not based on reason.

Good taste according to Kant

A sense of appreciation that goes beyond intellectual understanding.

Bourdieu's concept of legitimate taste

The dominant taste of a society which reflects the values of the ruling class.

What is bad taste?

Anything that deviates from accepted social norms and standards of the time.

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Bombast

Empty and meaningless language meant to impress.

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Difference between Kant and Bourdieu on taste

Kant believes taste is genuine and based on individual judgment; Bourdieu believes it's shaped by societal power dynamics.

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Simmel's observation on fashion

Upper classes abandon fashions once they become adopted by lower classes.

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Kant on the validity of taste judgments

A judgment based on taste is not justified by personal preference, but by a sense of universal appeal.

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Bad taste

Any object or idea that violates the accepted social norms of its time and place.

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Discover your personal and cultural patterns of choice and preference with this quiz! Explore the fascinating world of aesthetics and philosophy as you answer questions about your taste and perception of beauty. Learn about Kant's perspective on good taste and how it relates to social groups. Find out if your taste aligns with the majority or if you have a unique perspective. Take this quiz and gain insight into your personal and cultural preferences.

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