PHIL 307 - Philosophy of Art

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Examines and analyzes the writings of philosophers (including Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Nietzsche, and Danto) as they apply to the basic philosophical problems, issues, and questions surrounding art, beauty, and the sublime. Topics may include the nature and definition of art, beauty, and the sublime; the nature of expression and representation in the arts; environmental aesthetics; the connections between art, religion, ethics, and politics; and the nature of aesthetic value.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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