Provides an introduction to problems, classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary, in philosophical aesthetics. A case-based approach is used to explore a variety of issues, including the nature of art and art works; beauty, sublimity and aesthetic experience; meaning and interpretation; art and ethics; criticism, interpretation and evaluation. Cases are drawn from a cross-section of the arts, such as painting, music, literature, sculpture, dance, and film. Prerequisite: PHIL 171 Same as ARTM 303