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Thank you for the value theory/ history of philosophy suggestion - it would be best to lean more towards that then. I'm not exactly sure of my interests within continental aesthetics but I like Adorno, Merleau-Ponty, Heidegger etc., theories of artistic meaning, artistic creation/interpretation, and theories of various art forms (visual, dance etc.). I'm not even sure where to look for faculty with similar research interests. I assume of lot of them have flocked to other departments, but I would prefer to remain in philosophy, if possible. I imagine there's not much of a future with this but it would be nice to study, if only briefly. I speak French (no German at all) and I was looking at universities in France, but it seems like with the newly conglomerated university Paris Sciences Lettres (comprised of some of the most reputable schools there) they're trying to imitate the Anglo-American model, and a lot of their aesthetics courses seem to have disappeared as well. I came across the neuroaesthetics programs (I'm not sure whether in philosophy or cognitive science) that I would potentially be open to as a back-up, though I don't have any background in neuroscience. Thanks for your help and if you have any other suggestions, please do let me know. In terms of practicality, I agree that history of phil./ value theory would be best, so I'll keep that in mind. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm looking for some suggestions for the most reputable continental aesthetics / art theory Masters programs around the world in recent years... with the aim of continuing to pursue a PhD. I have an undergraduate degree in philosophy. If this subfield is 'too niche' to expect it to allow me to stay in academia, would neuroaesthetics/art and cognitive science perhaps be a better option? Thanks so much!