1/23/26

Assignment #2: What is Aesthetics?

Things to do:

1. We will discuss in our next class brief definitions of both "aesthetics" and "philosophy."  We will then move on to: 

2. Chapter 1, Westenberg, "What is Aesthetics?" (You might also read the "Introduction" by Valery Vino.)

3. Raise at least 2 substantive questions (that is, questions not easily answered by a quick google search) about Ch 1.  Write them down in your notebook dedicated to this seminar and be prepared voluntarily to share them in class.

4. Again, I suggest printing out these chapters.  I can help those with any printer access issues.




1/15/26

Assignment #1: Defininitions, handout CPE, syllabus

Welcome to Art and Philosophy.

Things to do:

1. Research the terms "philosophy" and "aesthetics." Find definitions that strike you as inclusive, interesting, or instructive and bring them to class in a dedicated (section of a) notebook.

2. Read Handout CPE; review the syllabus. Raise any questions about these documents in our next class.