FYS539

Humans seek out aesthetic experiences; these experiences can be beautiful, engaging, appetizing, or moving. Indeed, such experiences are so important to us that we are willing to invest a lot of time and money into them. But why? What’s the point of any of this? This course takes up these questions by thinking about the aesthetic significance of film, food, and games. Students engage with what philosophers have written on these subjects while viewing particular films, making food, and playing games.