Part I.
Discuss the avocado idea of the self and explain at least one version of the idea that human beings have a shared essential nature (such as Cartesian rationalism or Greek philosophy). Contrast this account with the artichoke idea of the self (drawing upon existentialism to develop your account) and a discussion of how the modern/avocado and postmodern/artichoke ideas of the self differ. You may use your analysis from the Week 2 assignments to develop your account in Part I.
Part II.
Explain the idea that art is mimesis (Plato and/or Aristotle) and how this is like the avocado idea of the self. Discuss a character/narrator/subject in a work of art (novel, poem, film, graphic novel, short story, television show, song, painting, etc.) who you think captures the avocado/art as mimesis idea that we have an essential, shared human nature and that art reflects this reality for us.
Part III.
Explain the idea that art is transformative/how artistic creation expresses the unity of subject and object (Nietzsche, Schelling, and/or Heidegger). Discuss how this reflects the artichoke idea of the self. Discuss a character/narrator/subject in a work of art (novel, poem, film, graphic novel, short story, television show, song, painting, etc.) who you think captures the artichoke/post-modern idea of the self and the idea that art creates truth.
Part IV.
Finally, reflect upon the relationship between art and philosophy by considering some of the following questions:
· Compare/contrast the avocado and artichoke ideas of the self.
· Discuss at least one specific version of each.
· Illustrate the avocado idea of the self by analyzing a work of art.
· Discuss at least one philosophy that understands art to be representational.
· Illustrate the artichoke idea of the self by analyzing a work of art.
· Discuss at least one philosophy that understands art to be transformative.
· Discuss the relationship between art, philosophy, and truth, comparing the philosophies from the reading with your own views.
· Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
· Use APA format, citations and references and used correct structural formatting.