I would say logically sound. 'True' in the Theory is 'convincing' enough based on the most and best available data. It is what good theory for me. I believe all components of the global theory of architecture and all other arts are available. The problem is to collect and put it harmoniously together as a whole. Availability is proved by existence of art. Boris Shoshensky
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Frances Kelly" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Architecture and Philosophy Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 22:29:56 -0400 Frances to Boris... For a theory to be good it must at base be logically true, and to be true it must be based on a real sensible fact, whether the existence of the fact is found in an extant object or an extinct object. If this claim of mine about what makes a good theory is agreed, the issue then turns on whether a good theory can be global or not, and if not whether several good theories can exist together in application to a given field of study. If a philosophic generality or universality thus eludes a sound theory of architecture, then philosophic specialty or relativity will suffice, assuming that this may be attainable. You wrote... I think philosophic theory of anything is possible. ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYR2bqAAgs17PFnekUZOa74Es qC1yHBOOkSXRbrPpyCAf0vaAtJLBO/
