Ken Kimmelman, Emmy award-winning filmmaker and Aesthetic Realism consultant, says about this upcoming class in his course “If It Moves It Can Move You”: Opposites in the Cinema: There have been courageous filmmakers who have shown the brutality of racism. Meanwhile, they haven’t seen what Aesthetic Realism explains: 1) all racism arises from contempt; and… Read more

Michael Palmer, sportswriter and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: We all want to be wider, more generous, happier, but how can we be, and what is it that stops us? Read “We—& Children—Are Philosophic,” the kind, culturally rich new issue of The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known. The commentary by Ellen Reiss begins: Dear Unknown Friends:… Read more

Steven Weiner, Computer Specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: What is the largest conflict in every person? Is there an authentic, satisfying answer to it? And what do the conflict and the answer have to do with philosophy—and with one of the most popular songs in the world? Find out in “Philosophy, a Famous Song,… Read more

Devorah Tarrow, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: “What Music Says about Our Lives—a Celebration!” is the title of the exciting public seminar that will take place on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 from 6:30 to 8 PM. The speakers are musicians and educators. With musical examples from classical to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll—including… Read more

Jeffrey Carduner, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: What are two biggest hopes every person has?  Can they fight in us—making for unhappiness? Is all philosophy in some way about them? Find out—and learn about the answer to that fight—by reading the tremendously useful and kind “Philosophy & Our Hopes,” the new issue of The Right of Aesthetic… Read more

Devorah Tarrow, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: As Americans look forward to the upcoming holidays— amid tremendous worries about money and the future—I want everyone to know about a holiday event that will stir and delight, and also bring thrilling comprehension of the world and oneself. On Sunday, December 21st, at 2:30 pm, come see and… Read more

Leila Rosen, Aesthetic Realism associate, writes about this upcoming Public Seminar: How much feeling should we have about people and things? Which is smarter: being deeply stirred by reality, or being cold to it, aloof from it? Are coldness and warmth aesthetic opposites—opposites that are beautifully one in every instance of art? Do we want… Read more

Ken Kimmelman, Emmy award-winning filmmaker and Aesthetic Realism consultant, says about this upcoming class in his course “If It Moves It Can Move You”: Opposites in the Cinema: One of the most famous of all film directors who has kept audiences on the edge of their seats, is Alfred Hitchcock. His films have been loved… Read more

Nancy Huntting, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: What’s the deepest thing in us—even when we don’t go by it? What does a poem by Vachel Lindsay say about some of the largest matters in our lives? Read “Art, & the Insistence of Good Sense,” the current issue of The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known. The… Read more

Leila Rosen, Aesthetic Realism associate and English teacher, writes: One hundred-fifty years ago our nation was in the midst of the Civil War. Eli Siegel wrote many poems about this turbulent and decisive time in American history. About them, Shelby Foote, the noted Civil War historian and author, wrote: “We ought to know these poems,… Read more