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Full Idea
Critics must become causally entangled with their subject matter.
Gist of Idea
Critics must be causally entangled with their subject matter
Source
Robert Fogelin (Walking the Tightrope of Reason [2003], Ch.6)
Book Ref
Fogelin,Robert: 'Walking the Tightrope of Reason' [OUP 2004], p.147
A Reaction
This remark is built on Hume's views. You may have a strong view about a singer, but it may be hard to maintain when someone plays you six rival versions of the same piece. I agree entirely with the remark. It means there are aesthetic experts.