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Fall 2009-2010* PHI 326 / HUM 326 (LA)
Philosophy of Art
Alexander
Nehamas
Ethics, Aesthetics and the Arts: Ever since Plato's REPUBLIC, the arts have been the target of ethical criticisms. We will examine these criticisms, discuss whether the aesthetics status of art renders it immune to them, and consider in detail the case --not of the fine but-- of the popular arts, in particular, television, which gives such criticisms an unexpected immediacy and leads to many of the most important problems of aesthetics.
Sample reading list:
Plato, Republic
Aristotle, Poetics
Newcomb, Horace, Television: The Critical View
An anthology on aesthetics?
Reading/Writing assignment:
Students are expected to read 30-40 pages a week.
Requirements/Grading:
Paper in Lieu of Mid Term - 25%
Paper in lieu of Final - 40%
Papers - 25%
Precept Participation - 10%
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26456 | L01 | 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm | M W | McCormick Hall 101 | Enrolled:42 Limit:75 | |
| P01 | 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | M | Class of 1879 Hall 121 | Enrolled:0 Limit:13 | ||
| P02 | 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | W | Class of 1879 Hall 121 | Enrolled:0 Limit:13 | ||
| P03 | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | Th | Class of 1879 Hall 123 | Enrolled:0 Limit:13 | ||
| P04 | 11:00 am - 11:50 am | Th | Class of 1879 Hall 123 | Enrolled:0 Limit:13 |