Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was a prominent 19th-century writer known for his witty critiques of society and strong views on art and morality. He advocated for aesthetic subjectivism, asserting that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that art should exist for its own sake, independent of moral judgments. Wilde emphasized the emotional experiences elicited by art, arguing that literature should provoke feelings rather than propagate ethical lessons. His works, such as "The Picture of Dorian Gray," explore the complex relationship between art, personal taste, and the moral implications of aesthetic choices, challenging conventional norms and celebrating individual perception.