21 Jan
2006
21 Jan
'06
19:59
On Saturday 21 January 2006 05:00, Matthew Stringer wrote:
Just my 2 cents but I disagree; literature and art are often irrational and subjective but are clearly intellectual.
Art and literature, as they are often irrational, are not intellectual by definition. However, that distinction is not meant to imply that they are not worthwhile pursuits. Indeed, art covers a range of disciplines, including literature, that are worthwhile enterprises. I see no distinction between art and the intellect other than the rational/irrational grouping. It is my perception that it is intellectuals who seem to have a broad appetite for art and literature. My personal opinion is that without art and beauty, life isn't worth living. Regards, Mark