PHIL169
AESTHETICS
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 9
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Explores questions concerning the value and nature of the arts, including the visual arts, music, performance, and literature. Course topics may include: Can art in general be neatly defined? fine art? particular arts? What distinguishes "good" art from "bad" art? Are there objective standards for aesthetic judgment? What is the point of artwork? What is creativity? Are appreciation and criticism creative acts? Are there 'aesthetic experiences' special to the arts? What is the role of taste and sensibility? What is the relationship between the artist and the work of art? between artworks and audiences? between art and history? between art and nature?
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
2006 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 35% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 39% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2029 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 40% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2028 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 46% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC217 20262025
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC104 2023
- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM ASEC303 2021
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC120 20202017
- Tue, Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM ATW302 2016
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM Philosophy House PHSEM 2006
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 23846 |
| Fall 2025 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 23846 |
| Fall 2023 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 32 of 30 enrolled | 22322 |
| Spring 2021 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 38550 |
| Fall 2020 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 27296 |
| Fall 2019 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 30 enrolled | 27296 |
| Fall 2017 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 25939 |
| Spring 2016 | Wiebke Deimling | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 25 enrolled | 35080 |
| Fall 2006 | Wes W. DeMarco | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 24285 |