Topics in Aesthetics
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter
PHIL-4501 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where PHIL-4501 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides a systematic study of a problem or set of problems in philosophical aesthetics. Possible topics include: contemporary theories of art; the nature of beauty; problems in the interpretation of art. In a given year, the course may focus specifically on one art form, such as music, architecture, or film; it may be dedicated to a problem that crosses formal boundaries, such as expression, intention, or authenticity; or it may critically assess the work of a given aesthetic theorist or movement, such as the British 18th century or Formalism; Kant, Collingwood, or Danto.
Requisite courses
A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.