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The contribution of aesthetic experience – as applied to the systematic exploration of works of art – to the learning process has been increasingly recognized by adult educators. However, the way aesthetic experience can be applied in the adult education framework, depends on the purpose we wish to serve.
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Kokkos, A. (2013). The Use of Aesthetic Experience in Unearthing Critical Thinking. In: Mayo, P. (eds) Learning with Adults. International Issues in Adult Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-335-5_16
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