It is no longer a mere critique of taste in the sense that…
““It is no longer a mere critique of taste in the sense that taste is the object of critical judgment by an observer. It is a critique of critique; that is, it is concerned with the legitimacy of such a critique in matters of taste. The issue is no longer merely empirical principles which are supposed to justify a widespread and dominant taste—such as, for example, in the old chestnut concerning the origin of differences in taste—but it is concerned with a genuine a priori that, in itself, would totally justify the possibility of critique.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Critique of taste has become a critique of the critique itself, questioning the legitimacy of judging aesthetic judgments.
In simple terms: We now question how we judge taste.
Key Takeaway
Examine the basis of aesthetic judgments.
Themes
philosophy
aesthetics
critique
epistemology
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- academic debate
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
meta‑critique
legitimacy
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should legitimize aesthetic critique?
- Can taste be judged without cultural bias?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook practical standards that guide taste judgments.