PHIL237L - Aesthetics

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental problems of aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Among these are issues of beauty and taste; the nature of art and the aesthetic; and questions about classifying, interpreting, and evaluating artworks. Students will consider prominent historical and contemporary texts, enriched by examples drawn from a wide range of high and popular arts. Through rigorous argumentation and discussion, students will achieve an enhanced awareness of how philosophy can help us understand the arts and the environment that surrounds us. This course can be used to satisfy the Core Fine Arts requirement.

Offered When: Every two years or according to student and faculty interest.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 101L