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2024-2025 Catalog

FAMS 240 Philosophy of Art

An examination of the fundamental philosophical questions about the arts, including: What is art? Are there standards in the evaluation of artworks? Do the arts require or convey knowledge, an if so, what kind? What is the connection between art and emotion? What are the possible relationships between art and morality? Readings are drawn from both classical and contemporary philosophical writings. [H,V]

Cross Listed Courses

PHIL 240

Instructor

Giovannelli