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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'The Artworld' and 'The Origins of Totalitarianism'

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4 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined

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Even pointing a finger should only be done for a reason [Epictetus]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 6. Art as Institution

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An ordinary object can be a work of art, but only if some theory of art supports it [Danto]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism

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Modern totalitarianism results from lack of social ties or shared goals [Arendt, by Oksala]

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The ideal subject for dictators is not a fanatic, but someone who can't distinguish true from false [Arendt, by Oksala]