226-0511 – Ethics and Aesthetics (EE)

Expertise: - basic knowledge of the history of aesthetics - Basic overview of aesthetics and ethics - knowledge and awareness of the meaning of art - basic knowledge of the interpretation of a work of art - the ability to critically reflect the aesthetics of everyday life Professional skills: - ability to orientate in basic areas of beauty and art in key philosophical concepts of European history - the ability of systemic thinking about aesthetic problems and the ability to interpret original texts dealing with problems of beauty and art - the ability to reflect on aesthetics and ethics issues - the ability to distinguish art from kitsch

Students will be able to get acquainted with the historical development of theoretical approaches to architecture and art. Great importance will be given to clarifying the aesthetic and ethical issues of art, architecture and urbanism. Analysis of issues from the field of aesthetics, kitsch, delimitation of art work, emblem, symbol and archetype in art, interpretation and evaluation of art work. The student defines the basic concepts of moral philosophy (ethics) and describes and compares various ethical theories. Students evaluate contemporary conflicting aesthetic and ethical topics, apply ethical attitudes to the field of so-called professional ethics (ethics of science, business, medical ethics).

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