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Bence Nanay

Bence Nanay is Professor of Philosophy and BOF Research Professor at the University of Antwerp and has worked as a film critic. He's written several books on aesthetics, perception and action, including 'Aesthetics: A very short introduction.

Bence Nanay is Professor of Philosophy and BOF Research Professor at the University of Antwerp and has worked as a film critic. He's written several books on aesthetics, perception and action, including 'Aesthetics: A very short introduction.

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