Selected problems of the aesthetics of modernity 3800-PPE25-S
This course will introduce both historical and most contemporary philosophical texts that discuss the main problems and ideas in aesthetics, as well as some basic discussions of the texts presented. How have the scope and functions of the aesthetic changed in the context of major philosophical and cultural trends of late modernity? Are the modes of functionalisation of the aesthetic created by modernity, such as: emancipation, compensation, critique, communication, escapist function or totalisation, still relevant? What does "aesthetic" stand for today: escape from the world, a way of manifesting truth, a way of reintegrating and changing the world, the creation of new possibilities or mere entertainment, simple consolation or illusion?
With few exceptions, the texts discussed will be mostly by writers specialized in aesthetics. The course is designed for students with a minimal knowledge of aesthetics and for students with a basic knowledge of aesthetics who have previously taken a course in aesthetics.
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Learning outcomes
The student:
- knows basic Polish terminology used in contemporary philosophy and aesthetics related to the themes discussed during the course
- is familiar with and understands the relationships between contemporary analyses of modernity and changes in culture and art
- can autonomously associate philosophical analyses of late modernity with various appearances of the aesthetic
- can critically analyse literature related to the above issues
- can autonomously interpret a philosophical text, comment on it and juxtapose ideas presented in different texts
- can identify the relevance of the proposed theses to the issue under discussion.
- is aware of his/her knowledge and skills and understands the need of continous education
- participates in artistic and cultural life, is interested in innovative philosophical and aesthetic ideas with respect to other aspects of cultural and social life.
Bibliography
Literatura po angielsku:
Discuted texts of authors such as S. Żiżek, P. Lacoue-Labarthe, H. Foster, S. Kracauer, W. Welsch, J. Rancière, W. Flusser, J. McKenzie, E. Fischer-Lichte, E. Domańska, T. Załuski, N. Bourriaud, K. Wodiczko.
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