And what is that "function within the cultural sphere" which Saul identifies as "artistic value"?
Saul seems to have abandoned the "reflection of the economic, social, and cultural circumstances of its audience" -- since when challenged regarding what those might be for the plethora of items today's audience now gives value -- his only response is "his sentiment". And yes, I think "sentiment" is best word we can use. Isn't William's sensitivity to "the screechy rrzzzzz of paradox" a sentiment ? As is my response to whatever seems to demand another look, listen, or read? I realize that "sentimentality" is disparaged as the province of the great, sweating masses who love Kinkade's smoking chimneys -- but one sentiment is not necessarily equal to another. Some are more refined -- the result of a sensitivity that is more more experienced and demanding. And this why, as William puts it, "we should not be resorting to "general observation" always more or less faulty, to illustrate our arguments." (as Michael is so fond of doing) Heidegger also disparages sensitivity - but that's because his own own is so ponderously dull (as proven by his ridiculous discussion of Van Gogh painting of the not-really-peasant's shoes) ____________________________________________________________ Need Medical Insurance? Click here for affordable quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxUNne2051a58medq4L3hD2Io eUvC4LUnCWbUjO5Xq1muaV2JENPQs/
