Aesthetic Explanation and the archaeology of symbols

Gregory Paul Currie

doi:10.1093/aesthj/ayw059

Aesthetic Explanation and the archaeology of symbols

Gregory Paul Currie

Philosophy

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Abstract

I argue that aesthetic ideas should play a significant role in archaeological explanation. I sketch an account of aesthetic interests which is appropriate to archaeological contexts. I illustrate the role of aesthetics through a discussion of the transition from signals to symbols. I argue that the opposition in archaeological debate between explanation and interpretation is one we should reject.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	233-246
Number of pages	14
Journal	British journal of aesthetics
Volume	56
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/aesthj/ayw059
Publication status	Published - 4 Oct 2016

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