Aesthetics C

About the course

Aesthetics C consists of three sub-courses: two sub-courses of 7.5 credits each and an essay writing course (a degree thesis for a Bachelor's degree) of 15 credits.

The two sub-courses of 7.5 credits each vary from year to year and are often taught by an internationally recognised researcher visiting the Department of Philosophy. Examples of earlier courses are The Origins of Art, Aesthetics and Ethics, The Politics of Aesthetics, Kant's Aesthetic Theory, Art and Representation, Art and Intention, and Art and the Mind (see upcoming sub-courses). Throughout these courses, we will be working intensively on developing reading skills and applying theories, as well as analysing and interpreting texts from different historical periods.

In the process of working with your 15 credits thesis/essay, you will present an independent discussion of an issue in philosophical aesthetics, as well as analyse sources in a critically aware and methodologically sound way.

During your studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of historical and contemporary theories, the experience of individual project work, and good insight into how knowledge is created. The knowledge and skills acquired through the course are very useful for most jobs in the cultural and social sciences sectors: you will learn how to process source material, how to use archives effectively, and how to summarise and analyse research. You will identify, evaluate, and discuss scientific works and practise both giving and receiving constructive criticism.