Registration is now open for the “Philosophy School of Phish,” a special section of PHL 360: Philosophy and the Arts at Oregon State University, which is now in its 12th year. The class merges the experience of Phish’s live performances with the study of theories about art, aesthetic judgment, community, and more. It is designed as a philosophy of music class, and will incorporate live Phish performances as case studies.

Along with readings from philosophers such as Kant, Tolstoy, and Nietzsche, students will be required to attend concerts during the band’s 2026 Sphere run in person or via webcast and analyze their experience in written assignments. Class begins on March 30th and runs for ten weeks. It is a distance education course offered online through Oregon State University Ecampus, and enrollment is not limited to Oregon State students. Phish fans from all over the globe can participate in the course.

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For updates, follow the class’ social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, & Bluesky). To learn about OSU Ecampus, please visit http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/.