FIL2104 – Philosophical Aesthetics
Course description
Course content
Problems in philosophical aesthetics, both historical and contemporary, are treated in this course. They may be approached as purely philosophical questions or as questions that arise in the meeting of philosophy with the arts.
For example: What is beauty and what is its place among other things in the world? What is art and what is its place among other things and other activities? How is aesthetic quality judged? Texts and focus will vary.
Learning outcome
When you have completed this unit, you will be able to
- demonstrate a deeper understanding of the central questions of aesthetics, as well as critically to discuss different answers to these questions
- demonstrate an understanding of the differences, similarities, and connections between different aesthetical views
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
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Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended that you take this unit after the obligatory 1000-units in the in-depth study in philosophy.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with FIL4700 – Philosophical Aesthetics.
- 10 credits overlap with FIL4710 – Philosophical Aesthetics (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with FIL4720 – Philosophical Aesthetics (discontinued).
Teaching
14 double sessions of seminars and lectures. The teaching takes place in part together with master students.The course has the following compulsory tuition activities:
- Obligatory visit to a museum
- A written assignment based on the visit to a museum
This is how you apply for valid absence from / postponement of compulsory activities.
Examination
A final 4 hour school exam.
All mandatory activities must be accepted as satisfactory in order to qualify for the exam.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
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