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Oct 2024
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Is my Instagram Selfie Beautiful?

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What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer?

In our second episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we discuss the intriguing topic of beauty and aesthetics.

We have invited Dr. des. Larissa Berger, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen, to help answer whether universal aesthetic taste exists and if we can judge our own selfies as beautiful.

Join us as we delve into Kant’s theories and their relevance to contemporary discussions on aesthetics!

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