The Ethics of Art

CAS EN 162

  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings
  • Ethical Reasoning

Does art make you good? How does it shape our values and sense of justice? Ancient thinkers (Plato, Horace) and modern theorists (Wollstonecraft, Wilde), followed by contemporary case studies. Topics may include propaganda, body aesthetics, animals, disability, pornography, graffiti, censorship. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning.

SPRG 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Chodat STH B22 MW 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Chodat COM 109 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 Sheftall MUG 203 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

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