The Philosophy of Interpretation

Unpack the philosophy of interpretation from various perspectives presented by six tutors. We explore art and architecture, literature and politics and the subjectivity of interpretation. We ask questions about the human condition and how personal and societal context impacts interpretation in a range of fields of knowledge.

DELIVERY MODE

Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts – or is it? (John McIntyre)
The “what” of democracy – interpretations then and now (Sandy Killick)
The “how” of democracy – shallow or deep? (Sandy Killick)
But is it good art? (Anne Harbers)
Sapere Aude - Dare to be wise (Sonya Thompson)
Fishing in the Ocean of Time – history as interpretation (Michael Hauptman)
A poker play explains politics (Sonya Thompson)
Frozen music, or a machine for living? Interpretation in architecture (Michael Hauptman)
Is the glass half full or half empty? An introduction to interpretation (Christine Gietz)
To be, or not to be – is that the question? Literary interpretations (Christine Gietz)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Understand and discuss the nature of interpretation
Unpack the concepts of “philosophy” and “interpretation” in a variety of contexts
Appreciate the socio-cultural and political contexts within which interpretation is embedded