Journal of Scottish Philosophy Special Issue on Scottish Aesthetics

ISSN 1089-294X

Journal of Scottish Philosophy Special Issue on Scottish Aesthetics

Guest Editors: Andrew Chignell, Cornell University, and Timothy Costelloe, College of William and Mary

Scottish philosophy, especially in the eighteenth century, regularly addressed questions related to themes that now fall under the discipline of philosophical aesthetics. Thinkers including Hutcheson, Hume, Reid, Duff, Kames, Stewart, Alison, Gerard and Smith all made notable contributions to a variety of issues, including the nature of beauty and sublimity, the gothic, taste and whether there is a standard for aesthetic judgment, tragedy, genius, and criticism.

All contributions will be considered for the George Davie Prize Essay for a hitherto unpublished essay on a selected theme. The winning submission will secure publication in the journal and a prize of $1000.

Submissions are invited on any subject and/or author related to this theme. Papers concerning the influence of Scottish aesthetics in a wider context (for example, its reception in Germany) and/or the contemporary relevance of the Scots’ views are especially welcome.

Submissions can be sent electronically to either: chignell@cornell.edu or tmcost@wm.edu.