Philosophy of the Arts

CAS PH 259

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Undergraduate Prerequisites: one philosophy course or sophomore standing. - What makes something beautiful? How do different arts (music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, film, drama) relate to our aesthetic experience of the world? Explores several philosophical theories of art through specific examples of artwork. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Highlen CDS 264 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Dahlstrom SOC B57 MWF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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