With a basic introduction to philosophy, this course looks at some of the essential philosophy tools and techniques that a philosopher needs to navigate important philosophical topics. Questions to be discussed include: what is creativity, what is originality, what is the "aesthetic,"? Is immoral art automatically bad art? Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? Welcome to all, with or without a philosophy background. After completing this course, students are able to understand the key questions and challenges within philosophy of art, offer arguments for and against the main positions discussed use philosophical reasoning techniques in a rudimentary way.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Introduction
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Defining Art
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Defining Art II
60 minutes
Lesson 4
What is the Aesthetic Experience?
60 minutes
Lesson 5
The Values of Art
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Art and Morality
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Art and Morality II
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Competition and Debate
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Argumentation
Analytical Skills
Logical Thinking
Educator
Amy B
Philosophy Educator
Amy is a Cambridge University alumna with a passion for teaching with 6 years of experience across several learning centres. She also has a very successful track record in supporting and coaching students in their applications for Oxbridge and has supported over 10 individuals to get offers from Oxford and Cambridge.