A new approach to aesthetic value 

Aesthetic value is all around us – the shimmering patterns of light reflected on a river, the rustling of leaves caught in a breeze, the earthy aroma of soup cooking on a stove.

What is that makes such everyday experiences as these aesthetically valuable? 

EveryAesthetic is a two-year research project in philosophy that investigates this question. 

The project is funded by the European Union under its Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. It is led by Dr Mark Windsor under the supervision of Prof. Elisabeth Schellekens at the Department of Philosophy at Uppsala University. It began in August 2024 and runs until August 2026.