A New Perspective for American Anthropology—and Ourselves

Says anthropologist Dr. Arnold Perey, "Aesthetic Realism is the way of seeing the world and people, scientific and kind, that is needed for people to like themselves and the world, no matter how critical the time may be. I invite you to see why this is so."

"The basis of the Aesthetic Realism method is this great principle, stated by Eli Siegel, founder of this important philosopy. And it has been true for society and the human self--as this website gives anthropological evidence for-- since the knowable beginings of preshistory: "The world, art, and self explain each other: each is the aesthetic oneness of opposites."

"Art, aesthetics, is vital to understanding the human self, and the world from which we come. This, Eli Siegel has shown irrefutably. And that is why I proudly say: Aesthetic Realism gives to anthropology the depth, kindness, and scientific accuracy it has always been hoping for."