Title
The Philosopher of Gardens
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Description
While North Dakota struggles through the last months of winter, many of us dream of gardens, of digging through the soil or of biting into a fresh tomato. But what kind of gardens do we want and why are they so important to us? Do we grow them for contemplation or just a place to entertain friends? Are gardens art and what ever happened to the term “picturesque”?
Stephanie Ross is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Missouri, St Louis. She focuses on the aesthetics the philosophy of art), and is the author of the book “What Gardens Mean.”
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Publication Date
3-10-2013
Publisher
Institute for Philosophy in Public Life
City
Grand Forks, ND
Keywords
Gardens, English--History--18th century ; Gardens, English--Philosophy ; Gardens--Philosophy ; Art--Philosophy
Disciplines
Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Weinstein, Jack Russell and Ross, Stephanie, "The Philosopher of Gardens" (2013). Why? Radio Podcast Archive. 84.
https://commons.und.edu/why-radio-archive/84