Aesthetics Science-Based? Interview, University of Helsinki, Finland, 2009

Does aesthetic appreciation of nature need to be science-based? Interview with Dr. Rolston from the University of Helsinki, March 25, 2009.
Online at: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/37809

Science-based aesthetic appreciation of nature can differ significantly from non-science-based appreciation, for example in understanding a volcanic eruption in Hawaii geologically or as the anger of the goddess Pelé. Non-scientific appreciation can be sometimes appropriate as with enjoying fall leaf colors, but even this is enriched by science. Environmental aesthetics and environmental ethics: from beauty to duty.