PHIL184 CM - Topics in Aesthetics

Aesthetics is the philosophical study of art and beauty. Rather than surveying the entire field, this course takes up specific topics, and students may write to the instructor for more information on the specific topics in any semester. Possible topics include: Should art be publicly funded? What is the purpose of art in society and education? Can critics help us understand the value of art? How should we evaluate the aesthetics of a natural environment or a built environment like a city or garden? How should aesthetic appreciation fit into our relationships with everyday objects?

Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 1

Course Number: PHIL184 CM