Philosophy · 3rd Year · The Meaning of Life and Aesthetics · 5.º Período
The Philosophy of Art and Beauty
An introduction to aesthetics, exploring what makes something beautiful or considered 'art'. Students debate the subjective versus objective nature of beauty.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 5.3: Explore the concepts of beauty and aesthetics.NCCA Philosophy LO 5.4: Discuss the role and value of art in human society.
About This Topic
An introduction to aesthetics, exploring what makes something beautiful or considered 'art'. Students debate the subjective versus objective nature of beauty.
Key Questions
- What defines something as art?
- Is beauty entirely in the eye of the beholder?
- Can something be objectively beautiful?
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