Philosophy of Art
PHIL 272
Spring 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
COL 257 |
Analysis and discussion of major figures and issues in the Philosophy of Art. The authors considered will include Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Hegel, and Marx. Issues discussed will include the evolution of the concept of art; the relation between art and ethics and the relation between art and knowledge; the roles of art criticism and art interpretation; the nature of art evaluation. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Aristotle, POETICS
Plato, SYMPOSIUM
Kant, (selections) CRITIQUE OF JUDGMENT
Hegel, INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF FINE ART
Selected contemporary essays in criticism and aesthetics
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Examinations and Assignments:
Class presentations, two essays, and a final take-home examination. |
| Instructor(s): Lang,Berel Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: BTFDA413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 17 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: X |
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