Syllabus for Philosophical Aesthetics: Historical Questions

Filosofisk estetik: historiska frågeställningar

  • 7.5 credits
  • Course code: 5ES102
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Aesthetics A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
  • Established: 2022-08-30
  • Established by: The Department Board
  • Applies from: Spring 2023
  • Entry requirements:

    180 credits, or equivalent, including 60 credits in philosophy, aesthetics, musicology, literature or art history. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

  • Responsible department: Department of Philosophy

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a good grasp of the main problems, theories and concepts discussed
  • critically discuss those problems, theories and concepts
  • develop independent and autonomous arguments and positions concerning the theme of the course
  • apply the theories and concepts to other questions or subjects.

Content

This course examines a particular question or topic drawn from the history of philosophical aesthetics (ranging from ancient philosophy to the middle of the 20th century). The course addresses its theme either by concentrating on one book, or by pursuing a line of thought through a focussed list of papers. The exact focus of the course will vary depending on the expertise and interests of the instructor, but possible topics might include problems of Kant's aesthetics, Modernism, Dufrenne's aesthetics, Romanticism, and Existentialist aesthetics.

Instruction

Instruction is provided through seminars. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

The course is assessed by a home examination.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Reading list

The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.

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