Is Aesthetic Consistency Worth Having?

Should we aspire to aesthetic consistency? Two kinds of consistency are considered, following Ted Cohen’s discussion in personal aesthetics: reasons and coherence personality. Neither these seems like something to, possibly because cannot do so – if not typically reasoning at the level response that is envisaged or consistent, coherent responsiveness does seem a worthwhile goal. A third kind defended, reflection on desirable functions art. We can try be consistent about broadly ethical principles, showing our commitments as goods art should provide life society. These very broad principles make direct clear contact with individual artworks, straightforwardly apply them evaluative principles. But trying link specific achievements works reflective values.