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Dewitt H. Parker
DeWitt H. Parker was an American philosopher and writer, known for his contributions to aesthetics and philosophy of art. He was a professor at the University of Michigan and wrote extensively on topics related to beauty, art, and culture. His most notable works include "The Principles of Aesthetics" and "Human Values." Parker's philosophical approach combined elements of idealism and pragmatism, focusing on how art influences human experience and moral values.
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE AND METHOD Although some feeling for beauty is perhaps universal among men, the same cannot be said of the understanding of beauty. The average man, who may exercise considerable taste in personal adornment, in the decoration of the home, or in the choice of poetry and painting, is at a loss when called upon to tell what art is or to explain why he calls one thing...
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