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The aim is to clarify the concept of authenticity in aesthetic discourse and its implications.

March 21, 2026Philosophy CompassOpen Access

Authenticity in Aesthetics

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The aim is to clarify the concept of authenticity in aesthetic discourse and its implications.
Analyze the contested nature of authenticity in aesthetics.
Propose a taxonomy for different types of authenticity categories.
Examine the normative dimensions of authenticity in aesthetic value.
Authenticity is linked to contextually relevant features that assert truth.
Four types of authenticity are identified: material, work, cultural, and personal.
The framework aids navigation through current debates on authenticity in aesthetics.

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This article clarifies the concept of authenticity in aesthetics, proposing a framework for its contextually relevant features.

Windsor et al. (2026) studied this question.

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