PHIL 421 (M1) - Philosophy and the Arts

Philosophy and the Arts

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 16420
Contemporary philosophic concerns and perspectives as reflected in one or more of the arts (literature, theatre, film, music, plastic art). Writing intensive.
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Equivalent(s): PHIL 421H
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)
Instructors: Phillip Deen

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 1:01pm - 2:50pm PANDRA P501
Additional Course Details: 

Specifically, this course will be on the philosophy of humor. We will discuss topics like what makes something funny, when if ever it is unethical to laugh, the political power of humor, and the relation between comedy and tragedy.