Kunstfilosofie

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Kunstfilosofie (Faculteit Wijsbegeerte)
Leerdoelen	Knowledge of debates in the philosophy of art; ability to form, present and debate your own view.
Omschrijving	This course introduces students to central topics in philosophical aesthetics (a.k.a. the philosophy of art), including the definition of art, the value of art, the objectivity of aesthetic judgement, the psychology of art appreciation, the interaction between art and ethics and the paradox of tragedy. Meetings focus on pre-read articles. Students practice with formulating their own views in discussion and writing. Many different things are considered works of art: from Rembrandt’s Nightwatch to Duchamp’s urinal and performances by Marina Abramovic. Do they have anything in common that explains why all of them are art? And if they qualify as art, are they equally valuable? Can we sensibly say that some art is objectively better than other art? Does it matter to an artwork’s artistic merit if the work displays morally repugnant attitudes? This module ranges from fundamental questions about the nature and value of art to the psychology of art appreciation and the importance of natural beauty. Although examples will be used, the course is not aimed at detailed study of specific artworks, but at philosophical questions about art in general. The course is examined on the basis of an essay. Students must also hand in an essay proposal. The requirements for the essay and proposal are specified below. Schedule and literature All articles that are not distributed through Nestor are available online through the university library. 1. The definition of art (March 10) Leo Tolstoy – What Is Art? (fragments distributed through Nestor) 2. The value of art (March 17) Walton, Kendall (1993), “How Marvelous! Toward a Theory of Aesthetic Value”, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 51(3), pp. 499-510 3. The objectivity of aesthetic judgement (March 24) David Hume – “Of the Standard of Taste” (distributed through Nestor) 4. The psychology of art appreciation (April 14) Nanay, Bence (2017), “Perceptual Learning, the Mere Exposure Effect and Aesthetic Antirealism”, Leonardo 50(1), pp. 58-63 Freeland, Cynthia (2001), But Is It Art?, Oxford: Oxford University Press (chapter 5 “Gender, Genius, and Guerilla Girls”) 5. Art and ethics (April 21) Carroll, Noël (1996), “Moderate Moralism”, British Journal of Aesthetics 36(3), pp. 223-238 6. The paradox of tragey (April 28) Evers, Daan & Deng, Natalja (2016), “Acknowledgement and the Paradox of Tragedy”, Philosophical Studies 173(2), pp. 337-350
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	Discussiebijeenkomsten, Hoorcolleges, Literatuurstudie, Opdracht(en), Presentatie(s)
Toetsvorm	Essay (The course is examined on the basis of an essay. Students must also hand in an essay proposal)
Vaksoort	Honours College-Bachelor
Coördinator	dr. H.W.A. Evers
Docent(en)	dr. H.W.A. Evers
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs “How Marvelous! Toward a Theory of Aesthetic Value”, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 51(3), pp. 499-510 Walton, Kendall (1993) “Perceptual Learning, the Mere Exposure Effect and Aesthetic Antirealism”, Leonardo 50(1), pp. 58-63 Nanay, Bence (2017) What Is Art? (fragments distributed through Nestor) Leo Tolstoy “Of the Standard of Taste” (distributed through Nestor) David Hume But Is It Art?, Oxford: Oxford University Press (chapter 5 “Gender, Genius, and Guerilla Girls”) Freeland, Cynthia (2001) “Moderate Moralism”, British Journal of Aesthetics 36(3), pp. 223-238 Carroll, Noël (1996) Acknowledgement and the Paradox of Tragedy”, Philosophical Studies 173(2), pp. 337-350 Evers, Daan & Deng, Natalja (2016),
Entreevoorwaarden	Open only to non-Faculty of Philosophy students. Only available for students who have been accepted into the BA Honours College Programme.
Opmerkingen	The following condition (Article 3.6 of the EAR, to be found in your Student Portal under Organizations) applies: “Except in the event of extraordinary circumstances, all Honours Programme course units have a 100% attendance requirement, which includes preparation for and active participation in the course units.”
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Petrus Camper Leergang - Honours College  ( Verbredende modules) 2 semester II keuzegroep