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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News about the Society
Announcement: ‘Debates in Aesthetics’ 2021 Essay Prize Winner
The editors at Debates in Aesthetics are pleased to announce the publication of the general issue Vol 17 No 1 and the winner of the... Read More
Conference Report: Art, Aesthetics and the Medical and Health Humanities (BSA)
University of Kent, Friday 7th – Sunday 9th February 2020 Sponsored by the British Society of Aesthetics and hosted by the Aesthetics Research Centre, the... Read More
Institute of Philosophy London Aesthetics Forum: 2020-21 Report
During 2020-1 the Institute of Philosophy London Aesthetics Forum (LAF) has continued to hold its regular series of seminars on topics in aesthetics and the... Read More
Scottish Aesthetics Forum 2020-21 End of Year Review
Amidst the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we at the Scottish Aesthetics Forum have found ways of adapting to restrictions with a robust programme... Read More
BSA Connections: Conceptual Engineering and Aesthetics
British Society of Aesthetics: Conceptual Engineering and Aesthetics Conference Venue: Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. Date: 31st August and 1st September 2021. The conference will be hybrid – there... Read More
News: BSA Postdoctoral Award
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Claire Anscomb has been awarded the third British Society of Aesthetics Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2021-2022, for her research proposal... Read More