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[び(美)·がく(学)]
bigaku
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 美学

noun, no adjective
  1. esthetics; aesthetics
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Definition and Synonyms for 美学

Esthetic a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
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Esthetics the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
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Meanings for each kanji in 美学

» beauty; beautiful
» study; learning; science

Categories 美学 is a member of

Philosophy the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
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Philosophical Theory a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
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Sample Sentences for 美学

My argument is indebted in a number of places to the aesthetic theories of Adorno, Horkheimer and others.
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Kindness is a virtue.
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