A Note on the Aesthetics of Mirror Reversal |
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Authors: | Rafael De Clercq |
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Institution: | (1) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kard Mercierplein 2, 3000 Leuven, Belgium |
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Abstract: | According to Roy Sorensen Philosophical Studies 100 (2000) 175–191] an object cannot differ aesthetically from its mirror image. On his view, mirror-reversing an object
– changing its left/right orientation – cannot bring about any aesthetic change. However, in arguing for this thesis Sorensen
assumes that aesthetic properties supervene on intrinsic properties alone. This is a highly controversial assumption and nothing
is offered in its support. Moreover, a plausible weakening of the assumption does not improve the argument. Finally, Sorensen’s
second argument is shown to be formally flawed. As a result, the case for the aesthetic irrelevancy of orientation seems still
open. |
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Keywords: | aesthetic properties enantiomorphism incongruent counterparts mirror reversal |
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