The British Society of Aesthetics (BSA) aims to promote study, research and discussion of the fine arts and related types of experience from a philosophical, psychological, sociological, historical, critical and educational standpoint.
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British Journal of Aesthetics | Call for Proposals for Special Issue 2028
We invite proposals for a Guest-Edited Special issue to be published in the BJA in 2028. We welcome applications either for individual or for joint... Read More
A.W. Eaton Named 2026 Wollheim Lecturer
The American Society for Aesthetics and the British Society of Aesthetics are pleased to announce that A.W. Eaton will be the Richard Wollheim Lecturer at... Read More
Philosophy on Film | Call for Proposals
Philosophy on Film: Expanding Scholarly Practice and Audience Engagement Supported by a British Society of Aesthetics Small Grant Organisers: Lead: Vanessa Brassey (King’s College London,... Read More
BJA Special Issue on “Transnational Feminist Aesthetics” | Call for Papers
Special Issue of the British Journal of Aesthetics on “Transnational Feminist Aesthetics” Firm deadline for submissions: 15th June 2026Please adhere to the deadline as we are on... Read More
The British Journal of Aesthetics Is Moving to Online-Only Publishing
Due to a continuous decline in print subscriptions, Oxford University Press is moving to online-only publishing for all their journals, including the British Journal of... Read More
The Welsh Aesthetics Forum / Fforwm Estheteg Cymru | Colette Olive
“Loving Attention and Aesthetic Appreciation” Wednesday 15th October 2025 4:10-5:30pm John Percival Building, Room 2.03, Cardiff University All Welcome! Abstract Might my love of Picasso make me... Read More