Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Benjamin Schnieder and Arthur C. Danto

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4 ideas

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

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A whole must have one characteristic, an internal relation, and a structure [Rescher/Oppenheim]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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There are 'conceptual' explanations, with their direction depending on complexity [Schnieder]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 6. Art as Institution

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A thing is only seen as art in an 'artworld', which has a theory and a history [Danto]

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An ordinary object can be a work of art, but only if some theory of art supports it [Danto]