Philosophy of Art

This is an introductory course in the Philosophy of Art. We will consider questions including (but not limited to) the following: What is art? Should we try to define art? What is Taste? What are the conditions for aesthetic judgment? What is an aesthetic experience? We shall also consider the topics of “public art,” “fakes and forgeries,” “art and technology” and the philosophical implications of speaking of an “artworld.” This course has restricted enrollment (85), no exams, and no required discussion section.