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... FUNCTION The nature of the system of art seems to derive from sus- tained experience with the practical problems of making objects or acts that perform the functions of art and from a sense , which craftsmanship seems to generate , for ...
... FUNCTION The nature of the system of art seems to derive from sus- tained experience with the practical problems of making objects or acts that perform the functions of art and from a sense , which craftsmanship seems to generate , for ...
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Extra- artistic functions Inherent subjectivity of art Easily swayed modes of art Creativity and social resources Variables. ic range , in this sense , that great works of art function for us even when it is not known exactly what they ...
Extra- artistic functions Inherent subjectivity of art Easily swayed modes of art Creativity and social resources Variables. ic range , in this sense , that great works of art function for us even when it is not known exactly what they ...
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... function to facilitate the achievement of goals , retrospectively on the basis of past pleasant experiences or in prospective anticipation of future reward . To the extent that one's attitude serves as a means to an facilitation end ...
... function to facilitate the achievement of goals , retrospectively on the basis of past pleasant experiences or in prospective anticipation of future reward . To the extent that one's attitude serves as a means to an facilitation end ...
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