Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'The Principles of Art', 'Wang's Paradox' and 'fragments/reports'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 3. Axioms for Geometry

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Archimedes defined a straight line as the shortest distance between two points [Archimedes, by Leibniz]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 10. Vagueness / b. Vagueness of reality

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To say reality itself is vague is not properly intelligible [Dummett]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 4. Art as Expression

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The emotion expressed is non-conscious, but feels oppressive until expression relieves it [Collingwood]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 7. Ontology of Art

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Art exists ideally, purely as experiences in the mind of the perceiver [Collingwood, by Kemp]

21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 6. Value of Art

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Art clarifies the artist's mind and feelings, thus leading to self-knowledge [Collingwood, by Davies,S]