“High-class kitsch may well be "perfect" in its form and and composition: the academic painters were often masters of their craft. Thus, the accusation that a work of kitsch is based not on lack of for or aesthetic merit but on the presence of a particularly provocative emotional content. (The best art, by contrast, eschews emotional content altogether.)”
Quote by Robert C. Solomon
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Entertaining Ideas: Popular Philosophical Essays, 1970-1990
This book is a compilation of philosophical essays written during the 1970s and 1980s, offering insights into a range of philosophical ideas and concepts. The essays are designed to be accessible and engaging, making complex philosophical topics more relatable to a broader audience. more
Author
Robert C. Solomon
Robert C. Solomon was an American philosopher and psychologist known for his contributions to ethics and existentialism. His works covered a wide range of topics, including moral philosophy, human existence, and psychology. more
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