The Importance Of An Aesthetic Reaction

In terms of Aesthetic Reaction, it is stated by Elizabeth Telfer that she defines this term “as a neutral reaction” (Telfer 11). I can wholeheartedly agree with Telfer; for my stance is the same as hers, in this regard. Beautiful sights to see, such as the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls, can be seen as an aesthetic reaction. I say this, because of what these well-known landmarks have been known to bring about in us, as human beings. They bring about awe and they are just spectacular sights that while we may be able to view pictures of them online or in books, just the sheer magnitude of having to go out and visit these landmarks in person, truly brings forth its aesthetic reaction. Man-made objects have been likely candidates to what an aesthetic reaction is, as well. For example, a wooden chair could bring about an aesthetic reaction, in the sense that we, as viewers of the chair, truly appreciate the craftsmanship of the chair; how it turned out, as a finished product. Simply put, an aesthetic reaction is defined by how an object appears to the senses. …show more content…
Urmson is essentially saying that any aesthetic reaction that we have towards anything, with the intent of gaining some sort of material or personal gain, then in his case, it is an aesthetic reaction. For example, if I were partaking in watching a movie, just because it had an actor I was familiar of, then that alone would be considered an aesthetic reaction, in the eyes of Urmson. It seems that the passion and special things that occurs naturally, or things that we create, serve no meaning for Urmson, in terms of an aesthetic