Aesthetic philosophers determined that the pleasure of art was an intellectual pleasure and was perceived through what practice?
A. Any emotional response experienced by the viewer
B. A special kind of attention called disinterested contemplation
C. The analysis of a work's context
D. Physical experience of the art through touch
Answer: B
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