PHI 212 - Thinking Philosoph about Arts

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Focusing mostly on the visual arts of painting and sculpture but considering theater, literature, music, and poetry, we will explore the various theories that have emerged about the arts throughout the ages. From Ancient Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle, to the18th and 19th Century theories of David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and on to modern day concepts put forth by John Dewey, Walter Benjamin, and Arthur Danto, we will talk about the place of the arts and artists in society, then and now. We will ask, and perhaps be able to answer, many questions: What is the relation of art to nature? What makes objects beautiful? Is the notion of the beautiful necessary to art? Is there such a thing as truth in art? What is artistic expression? What makes a work of art good? Does art matter? Is aesthetics important to everyday life?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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