Jul 08, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

T3 4604 - Art and Morality


The relation between artworks and moral values, examined through diverging theories and philosophical perspectives. The work of specific artists from various historical periods, with emphasis on recent and contemporary debates among artists and philosophers. The theme is whether aesthetic and ethical values are mutually reconcilable.

Requisites: Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students should be able to debate whether aesthetic and ethical values are mutually reconcilable.
  • Students should be able to examine diverging theories and philosophical perspectives.
  • Students should understand the relation between artworks and moral values.


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