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“Art arises in those strange complexities of action that are called human beings. It is a kind of human behavior. As such it is not magic, except as human beings are magical. Nor is it concerned in absolutes, eternities, "forms," beyond those that may reside in the context of the human being and be subject to his vicissitudes. Art is not an inner state of consciousness, whatever that may mean. Neither is it essentially a supreme form of communication. Art is human behavior, and its values are contained in human behavior.”

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Baker Brownell

Baker Brownell was a notable philosopher recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics. Born on December 12, 1887, he dedicated his career to investigating intricate philosophical inquiries and formulating his own theories. Brownell's work has had a profound impact on the study of philosophy, especially in the realms of moral philosophy and the nature of reality. He passed away on April 5, 1965. more

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