Blog 6

In this blog I would like to briefly discuss a few of the main points of chapter 10  in the text:

In this chapter the author takes a look at Yuriko Saito’s rendition of Appreciating Nature on Its Own terms.  It takes a deeper look into an appropriate appreciation of works of art. Saito argues that an appropriate appreciation of art will pave the way for an appropriate appreciation of nature. In regards to art, Saito say notes that: “we must have relevant sensory experience of the object: the visual design of a painting and the tonal and rhythmic arrangement of music” (pg. 151). Furthermore, Saito feels as though individuals should put an object in context with its own cultural/historical context. These are essential in avoiding a “mistaken” or “incorrect” evaluation of a piece.  Saito then argues that an appropriate appreciation of nature embodies a moral capacity for respecting and recognizing nature (pg. 163). It is also noted that it requires “sensitive ears” in order to understand the story that nature wants to tell. Saito closes by mentioning that it is not his intention to reject other types of appreciation of nature.