Philosophy 227 - Aesthetics
Spring
2013
01
4.00
Joseph Moore
MW 02:30PM-03:50PM
Amherst College
PHIL-227-01-1213S
BARR 102
jgmoore@amherst.edu
The course investigates the central issues of aesthetics. These include: the nature and value of art, works of art, expression, creativity, artistic meaning, aesthetic experience, interpretation and aesthetic judgment. In the first half of the course, we will examine certain historical texts—from Plato to Tolstoy—that have been influential in both the study and practice of art. In the second half, we will discuss contemporary treatments of selected topics in aesthetics.
Limited to 25 students. Spring semester. Professor Moore.