Carl Plantinga - What is Philosophy of Art?

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What is the nature of art? What makes something “art”, and why should we value it? What are aesthetics and art theory? How is the philosophy of art (or aesthetics) relevant to the study, appreciation, and practice of the arts?

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Carl Plantinga is a professor of film and media at Calvin College, where he has taught since 2000.

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