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“Concrete is momentarily unformed matter seeking its natural completion, filling in the last corners of its allowed space, finding a form. It is possibility rendered material, hope in an industrial-strength mixer.”

Quote by Mark Kingwell

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Mark Kingwell, born on March 1, 1963, is an esteemed professor known for his extensive research and influence in the fields of philosophy, cultural theory, and environmental ethics. His work spans aesthetics, political philosophy, and ecological ethics, and he has taught at several renowned universities, including the University of Toronto and McGill University. more

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