Eli Siegel
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| - | '''Aesthetic Realism''' is the [[philosophy]] of [[aesthetics]] founded by the American poet and critic [[Eli Siegel]] in 1941. Its primary teachings are: | + | '''Eli Siegel''' ([[August 16]], [[1902]]–[[November 8]], [[1978]]), poet and critic, founded the philosophy [[Aesthetic Realism]] in 1941. Born in [[Latvia]], his family came to the [[United States]] when he was an infant. He grew up in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], where he graduated from the [[Baltimore City College]] [[high school]], and lived most of his life in [[New York City]], where he committed sucide in 1978. |
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| - | * Beauty in art is the making one of opposites, such as order and freedom, logic and passion, strength and grace. | + | |
| - | * Everyone's deepest desire is to like the world on an honest or accurate basis. | + | |
| - | * The desire to have contempt—that is, to lessen the meaning of things in order to see one's self as superior--causes unhappiness and even insanity. | + | |
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| - | Students of Aesthetic Realism say it encourages exactness, kindness, and creativity. They promoted it as a way for gays and lesbians to stop being [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] (1971 to 1990), and still view it as the answer to [[poverty]] and [[racism]]. They use the Aesthetic Realism principles to analyze and teach a wide variety of topics, including classes in [[poetry]], [[anthropology]], [[art]], [[music]], and [[marriage]]. The philosophy is taught at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation in [[New York City]]. | + | |
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| - | Several critics allege that, while many of Siegel's ideas have merit, the Aesthetic Realists comprise a [[cult]]. Aesthetic Realism proponents say that their critics are attempting to smear a benevolent, scientific philosophy that is beneficial to humanity. | + | |
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Eli Siegel (August 16, 1902–November 8, 1978), poet and critic, founded the philosophy Aesthetic Realism in 1941. Born in Latvia, his family came to the United States when he was an infant. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated from the Baltimore City College high school, and lived most of his life in New York City, where he committed sucide in 1978.
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