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Knowledge and art

David Novitz

pp. 985-1012

Abstrakt

Raised eyebrows are one common response to the claim that art is a valuable source of knowledge and understanding about the world. Some philosophers prefer to see the idea as a fond and self-deluded notion; rather like believing that one's lap-dog is wise and knowledgeable, and that his cuddly warmth, sympathetic licks and doggy breath indicate a fund of wisdom and compassionate understanding.

Publication details

Published in:

Niiniluoto Ilkka, Sintonen Matti, Woleński Jan (2004) Handbook of epistemology. Dordrecht, Springer.

Seiten: 985-1012

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-1986-9_27

Referenz:

Novitz David (2004) „Knowledge and art“, In: I. Niiniluoto, M. Sintonen & J. Woleński (eds.), Handbook of epistemology, Dordrecht, Springer, 985–1012.