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Diarmuid Costello is a philosopher with a background in Fine Arts who switched to Philosophy as a graduate student. He completed his PhD and secured a permanent academic position focusing on aesthetics and art theory. He joined the University of Warwick in 2006 and has been involved in significant research initiatives, including serving as a Leverhulme Senior Research Fellow multiple times. His research interests encompass analytic and continental approaches to aesthetics, focusing on artwork that challenges traditional aesthetic theories. Costello's current projects include examining the photographic medium's philosophical implications and developing a methodology called 'philosophical criticism' for evaluating contemporary art. He has published various influential works, including books and journal articles that engage deeply with philosophy, art photography, and aesthetics. As a member of various academic committees and peer review colleges, he has significantly contributed to the field of aesthetics and continues to supervise PhD candidates in related areas.
Leverhulme Trust • University of Warwick
Awarded Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowship to pursue research in aesthetics and philosophy.
University of Warwick • Coventry, England
Teaching aesthetics and art theory as a permanent academic staff member.
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