Neuroethics Publications

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of this Version

1-2011

Publication Source

Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience

Volume

23

Issue

1

Start Page

53

Last Page

62

DOI

10.1162/jocn.2010.21457

Abstract

Neuroaesthetics is gaining momentum. At this early juncture, it is worth taking stock of where the field is and what lies ahead. Here, I review writings that fall under the rubric of neuroaesthetics. These writings include discussions of the parallel organizational principles of the brain and the intent and practices of artists, the description of informative anecdotes, and the emergence of experimental neuroaesthetics. I then suggest a few areas within neuroaesthetics that might be pursued profitably. Finally, I raise some challenges for the field. These challenges are not unique to neuroaesthetics. As neuroaesthetics comes of age, it might take advantage of the lessons learned from more mature domains of inquiry within cognitive neuroscience.

Copyright/Permission Statement

© Massachusetts Institute of Technology http://www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/jocn

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Date Posted: 09 November 2010

This document has been peer reviewed.