ABSTRACT I argue that silence is replete with aesthetic character and that it can be a rewarding object of aesthetic appreciation, assessment, and appraisal. The appreciation of silence might initially seem impossible, for, it might seem, there is nothing there to behold. Taking up this challenge, I attempt to dispel the sense of paradox. I contend that, despite our never actually experiencing absolute silence, there is much to enjoy in the silences that we do experience. I go on to argue that proper appreciation of silence is a two-way street, involving quiet on the outside and stillness on the inside. I conclude by offering some suggestions for how to make the aesthetic appreciation of silence part of a flourishing life.

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以无声的方式

摘要我认为，沉默充斥着审美特征，它可以成为审美欣赏，评估和评价的有益对象。最初似乎无法实现对沉默的欣赏，因为似乎没有什么可以看的。面对挑战，我试图消除矛盾感。我认为，尽管我们从未真正经历过绝对的沉默，但在我们确实经历过的沉默中，还是有很多值得享受的。我继续指出，对沉默的正确理解是一条两条路，涉及外部的安静和内部的宁静。最后，我提出了一些建议，以期使如何使审美对沉默的理解成为繁荣生活的一部分。