In Diegesis

I. Origins

Where does taste come from? What does it mean to have a favorite film or painting or piece of music or, to put the question more simply, a favorite color? Indeed, why would a person have a favorite color to begin with? I aim to answer all of these questions in this essay and, supposing I am successful, I would not be surprised if many more questions (and answers) reveal themselves. I will begin with the last, and easiest, question. (more…)