ETHICS AND LITERATURE IN MOMENTS OF UNNOTICED HAPPINESS A PERSPECTIVE FROM EVERYDAY AESTHETICS

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Abstract

This paper explores the complex relationship between ethics and literature by applying the perspective of everyday aesthetics, a branch of philosophy. Focusing on Francesco Piccolo's fiction work, Moments of Unnoticed Happiness (2012), we argue that the protagonist adopts an Aristotelian-based ethical stance, viewing happiness as a path to well-being and finding significance in life. Additionally, the character embraces an aesthetic attitude toward the nuances of daily existence, aligning with the theoretical framework of everyday aesthetics. This framework expands the scope of aesthetic experiences beyond traditional art domains, emphasizing a transformative shift in perception. We use these concepts to illustrate how engaging with the ordinary enhances personal well-being.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-26
Number of pages16
JournalEtica e Politica
Volume25
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Ethics
  • everyday aesthetics
  • fiction
  • literature

Product types of Minciencias

  • C article - Q4

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