PHIL 174: Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 515

Prerequisites: Restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: Examination of the main topics in the philosophy of art and aesthetics through both historical and contemporary sources. Addresses the following questions: What is art? What is beauty? What is the relation between the beautiful, the true, and the good? Is beauty mind-dependent? Are there objective standards for judging artworks?

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2023-24 23/14 23/14
2022-23 26/30 26/30
2021-22 24/30 24/30
2019-20 30/30 30/30