Rese The essay is double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font (with no separate title page) and provides a
detailed examination of either a major trend/theme in the philosophy of art (aesthetics) or the work of a
particular philosopher studied in class. The paper must make use of primary sources (any article/reading
assigned and discussed in class) and utilize at least 8 reputable (peer-reviewed) secondary sources (websites
do not count). The following are some examples of paper topics focused on themes in the philosophy of art: A)
Art and the Problem of Taste, B) The Role of Art as Historical Revelation, C) Art and Emotion D) Art and
Human Identity, E) Contemporary Challenges to Art, F) The Moral Message of Art, G) The Place of the ‘Ugly’ in
Art, H) Feminist Art. The paper should seek to accomplish the following: 1) provide a summary of one major
trend/problem in the philosophy of art 2) summarize the major arguments/positions that make up the position,
3) critically evaluate the trend/position, comparing it to at least one conflicting alternative, 4) take a critical
stance on where you stand in regards to the position under review, 5) detail the relevance of the issue for
appreciating and/or understanding some aspect(s) of art.
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