Philosophy & the Arts

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This course investigates the nature of beauty, the meaning and use of art, and the capacity of the various arts to communicate philosophical ideas. Reflecting on such topics can hone our abilities to grapple in debates about art’s nature, function, and goals. The result is an understanding of the arts as expressions of wisdom that can make one a better thinker, a better artist, enliven one’s art experience, and generally vitalize all of life’s experiences.