Programs & Activities
What We Offer
Explore our programs designed to advance aesthetic scholarship and foster intellectual community
Scholarly Presentations
Present your research and receive valuable feedback from peers and experts in the field of aesthetics.
Open Discussions
Engage in stimulating dialogues on contemporary and classical topics in aesthetic philosophy.
Networking
Connect with academics, students, and professionals who share your passion for aesthetics.
Annual Conferences
Our flagship program is our annual conference, where scholars from across Canada gather to present papers on various topics in aesthetics. These conferences have covered subjects as diverse as:
- Rationality and Aesthetics
- Aesthetics of Landscape
- Video Productions and Digital Media
- Dance and Performance
- Architecture and Design
- Music and Auditory Experience
- Gustatory Aesthetics (Wine Tasting)
Author-Meets-Critic Sessions
A unique feature of our programming, these sessions bring together authors of significant works in aesthetics with critics and commentators for in-depth discussions.
Past sessions have featured discussions on works such as "Why Music Moves Us" and explorations of William Morris's challenges to aesthetic practice and understanding.
These sessions provide invaluable opportunities for deep engagement with contemporary aesthetic scholarship.
Research & Publications
Supporting scholarly work in aesthetics
Conference Proceedings
We compile and share presentations from our annual conferences, contributing to the body of aesthetic scholarship.
Academic Discourse
We facilitate discussions and debates that advance understanding in the field of aesthetics.
Research Support
Members receive support and feedback for their ongoing research projects in aesthetics.
Online Events
In addition to our in-person gatherings, we host online conferences and seminars that allow for broader participation across geographic boundaries.
Recent online presentations have covered diverse topics including:
- On the Anthropogenic Sublime
- Currie on Creativity and Its Constraints
- Contemporary Challenges in Aesthetic Theory
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Beauty
Professional Development
Growing as scholars and educators
For Students
Graduate students find valuable mentorship opportunities, feedback on their research, and connections with established scholars in the field of aesthetics.
For Academics
Faculty members benefit from peer collaboration, opportunities to present work-in-progress, and staying current with developments in aesthetic theory.
"Difficult ideas are not easy, not until we make them so."— Our Commitment to Clarity
Get Involved in Our Programs
Join the Canadian Society for Aesthetics to participate in our conferences, seminars, and discussions.