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Assignment:
Objective: In this research paper, students will investigate the realm of AI-generated art through the lenses of three major philosophers who have extensively commented on aesthetics and its moral aspects. By doing so, they will aim to contextualize its implications regarding creativity, originality, artistic value, and the moral questions intertwined with AI's role in art.
Prompt: The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to a unique artistic phenomenon: art generated without direct human creation. As AI penetrates the world of aesthetics, it brings along a slew of moral and ethical dilemmas, making philosophical discussions surrounding such artworks even more intricate and essential.
Your task is to critically analyze the questions and implications surrounding AI-generated art, guided by the perspectives of three prominent philosophers who have tackled aesthetics and the ethical dimensions of art.
Instructions:
Introduction: Start by outlining the essay's objectives. Briefly delve into the mechanisms by which AI facilitates the creation of art.
Philosophical Foundations: Dive into the aesthetics and moral philosophies defined by your chosen three philosophers. Relate their ideas and criteria of art, referencing their foundational concepts and how they might interpret the notion of AI-created art.
Personal Reflection: Articulate your standpoint on the issue. Predict the trajectory of art in the wake of progressing AI technologies. Discuss if you recognize a clear distinction in value and ethical considerations between human-crafted and AI-produced art. Some moral questions to consider are:
- How might AI's role in art influence or challenge our beliefs about originality, authenticity, and creative rights?
- Are there potential ethical concerns regarding the creators of the AI algorithms and their responsibility or credit in the creation of such art?
- Can AI-generated art provide moral insights or reflections like human-made art, given its absence of consciousness and emotions?
Conclusion: Condense your discoveries, accentuating the overarching consequences and ethical considerations of AI's involvement in art for both contemporary society and the onward journey of creativity.
Citations: Ensure that all references are correctly cited in MLA 9th edition format.
Requirements:
- Word Count: 1000 to 1500 words.
- Citations: All information derived from external sources must be properly cited in MLA (Modern Language Association) 9th edition format.
- MLA citations include both in-text citations and a "Works Cited" page at the end of the document. Engaging in plagiarism will result in receiving an F for the course, as stated in the syllabus.
- Anonymity: To ensure impartial grading, please do not include your name anywhere in your essay, including the filename. This exclusion should be the only deviation from standard MLA formatting.
- Sources: Minimum of 5 sources, with thorough interpretation and evaluation.