PHIL 255/355 - AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART

Hours: 5
This course focuses on questions that are central to the contemporary discussions of the philosophy of art and aesthetics. Some of the questions that we will consider are: Are aesthetic judgments objective or subjective? Is an authentic work of art of greater artistic value than a forgery of this work? Is photography an art form? Is there something irrational or strange about being moved by fictional characters? What is ‘horror’ and why do we seek out such experiences? Are artworks artistically flawed, if they are morally flawed? Why should we fund public art? Course Website.
Notes: Philosophy majors must take PHIL 355. Non-majors are advised to take PHIL 255, but may take PHIL 355 with the permission of the instructor. PHIL 255 is a substitute for IS 250.

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PHIL 255/355 - AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART