3/6/24

Assignment #6: Music

1. Read Chapters 20 (Hanslick) and 53 (Kivy).

2/21/24

Assignment #4: Aesthetics and Nature

Read: Carlson, chapter 46.

Supplemental: Auer, "Environmental Aesthetics in the Age of Climate Change,"

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/18/5001/htm

1/24/24

Assignment #3: Beauty and Defining Art (Nehamas,Tolstoy, Weitz)

Reminder: I have placed a copy of our text on reserve at the library.  

The first two chapters we will read from the text are chapters 22 (Tolstoy) and 35 (Weitz).  Please acquire copies of the text/chapters asap.

In the interim, let's read and discuss Alexander Nehamas' "An Essay on Beauty and Judgment":

And, for a later conversation, here's a critique of Weitz (chapter 35):

1/19/24

Assignment #2: Critical Thinking Theory

  Read:

1. Introduction to Critical Thinking (Oklahoma State U.)

Other things to do:

1. Purchase book in bookstore.

2. Have a nice weekend.

1/16/24

Assignment #1: Defining Philosophy and CL

Welcome to the Seminar!

1. Research the term "philosophy." Find a definition that strikes you as inclusive, interesting, or instructive and bring it to class in a dedicated (section of a) notebook.

2. Read Handout CL; review the syllabus.

3. Purchase a copy of the text (or let me know if there is a problem obtaining one).  I have also placed a copy of the text on reserve in the library.