# Ethics, Aesthetics, and Art

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/ethics-aesthetics-and-art/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 57,250 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the intersection of art, ethics, and aesthetics in philosophy, delving into topics such as the moral knowledge conveyed through literature and film, the ethical evaluation of narrative artworks, and the cognitive value of artistic experiences. It also discusses the role of cinema and literature in shaping moral sentiments and imagination. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Arts and Humanities |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T14092 |
| Works | 18,054 |

## Topic researchers

- [Martha C. Nussbaum](https://scholariq.org/researchers/martha-c-nussbaum/)
- [Mark H. Johnson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-h-johnson/)
- [Edmund Burke](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edmund-burke/)
- [Giorgio Agamben](https://scholariq.org/researchers/giorgio-agamben/)
- [Theo van Leeuwen](https://scholariq.org/researchers/theo-van-leeuwen/)
- [Axel Honneth](https://scholariq.org/researchers/axel-honneth/)
- [Walter A. Strauss](https://scholariq.org/researchers/walter-a-strauss/)

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