Aesthetics: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores the intersection of art and morality, starting with Evaristti's controversial goldfish blenders, which challenge viewers' moral perspectives. It contrasts Plato's anti-art stance with Collingwood's distinction between amusement and magic art. The video also discusses the legal debate over Naruto's selfies and Aristotle's theory of catharsis, which explains art's emotional impact. Finally, it delves into the paradox of fiction, questioning how fictional events evoke real emotions.

What implications does the case of Naruto the monkey and the copyright of his selfies raise about authorship in art?

How does the paradox of fiction challenge our understanding of emotional responses to art?

What are the two main schools of thought regarding the relationship between art and morality?