Aesthetics: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art

Does great art exist? What is the nature of beauty? Can aesthetic judgements be objective? What makes something a work of art? Can the arts educate us or make us better people? Should they? These and other questions will be explored in this introduction to aesthetics and the philosophy of the arts (broadly construed). Drawing on both contemporary and historical approaches, this module aims to cultivate an engagement with the philosophical issues lying at the basis of art criticism and aesthetic appreciation.

Simon Skempton PhD

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Wednesday
• Start Date: 26 September 2018
• Time: 7-9pm
• No. of weeks: 11
• Full fee: £116.00
• Credits: 10

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