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09/06 - 12/22 | ||||||
M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 42577
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 209
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
An enquiry into philosophical questions having to do with art, beauty, and other aesthetic qualities. Possible topics include: the nature of beauty, the nature and purpose of art, the role of beauty and art in a well-lived life, the relationship of art to insight and emotion, aesthetic qualities other than beauty, the role of art in the formation of culture and social consciousness, the role of beauty and other aesthetic qualities in nature, and the connection of art and beauty to God. The course pays special attention to reflection on these issues within Catholic intellectual tradition in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Case studies of artworks and other aesthetic objects are considered throughout the course. Prerequisite: PHIL 110.
4 Credits
09/06 - 12/22 | ||||||
M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 42578
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 209
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
This Signature Work section of Philosophy of Art and Beauty is an enquiry into philosophical questions having to do with art, beauty, and other aesthetic qualities. Possible topics include: the nature of beauty, the nature and purpose of art, the role of beauty and art in a well-lived life, the relationship of art to insight and emotion, aesthetic qualities other than beauty, the role of art in the formation of culture and social consciousness, the role of beauty and other aesthetic qualities in nature, and the connection of art and beauty to God. The course pays special attention to reflection on these issues within Catholic intellectual tradition in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Case studies of artworks and other aesthetic objects are considered throughout the course. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.
4 Credits