Art and the Mind-Brain

PHILOSOPHY 366

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the bearing of cognitive science on the perception and understanding of art. This interest has roots in tradition: historically, art, aesthetics, and vision science have often been linked. But the growth of knowledge in cognitive science has opened up new opportunities for understanding art and addressing philosophical questions. The converse is also true. The production, perception, and understanding of art are human capacities that can shed light on the workings of the mind and brain. This course considers questions such as: What is aesthetic experience? How do pictures represent? Does art express emotion? Can we learn from fiction? What is artistic expertise, and how do we cultivate it? Prerequisites: one course in Philosophy at the 100 or 200-level, or permission of the instructor. Priority given to majors in Philosophy & PNP.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM; CFH MH

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Art and the Mind-Brain
INSTRUCTOR: Jenkin
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