Philosophy
The Problem of Demarcating Art from Non-Art
Quick fact
Philosophers have debated the definition of art for over two millennia, yet no universally accepted definition exists. Some even argue that art is undefinable, a concept that gained traction in the 20th century.
Why this is interesting
You know art when you see it—right? But why does a urinal in a museum count as art, while an identical one in a hardware store doesn't?