Neuroaesthetics: Aesthetic in a Naturalistic Perspective of Art Philosophy

On this essay we propose a discussion about the possibility of a biological basis for the aesthetic experience considering some elements of Western aesthetic tradition and recent scientific discoveries in the field of Neuroaesthetics. Thus, we believe it is relevant to review old assumptions that conceived the aesthetic phenomenon from an innate/acquired dimension. This proposal is grounded in traditional naturalistic philosophy point of view. One evening, I sat Beauty on my knees, and I found her bitter, and I abused her. Arthur Rimbaud, Une Saison en Enfer (in Abuse of Beaty, Danto 2006)