PHL 366 - Philosophy of Art.

At least junior standing; one from PHL 101, PHL 162, PHL 165, PHL 167/WGS 167, PHL 168 , PHL 170, PHL 202, PHL 203/AFA 203, PHL 271, or another PHL course with override from department secretary; or consent of instructor. (3).

Philosophical study of feelings, concepts and judgments arising from the appreciation of art or beautiful things. Classical questions in aesthetics such as “What is a work of art?” and “Is beauty connected to moral virtue?” addressed through works from the Western and Eastern traditions and critiques of the Western tradition.