Quote by Susan Neiman

One great function of the arts is to keep ideals alive in a culture that does not yet realize them.

One great function of the arts is to keep ideals alive in a

Summary

This quote highlights the power of the arts to preserve and nurture ideals or aspirations within a society that may not fully comprehend or embrace them yet. The arts serve as a vessel for articulating and expressing these ideals, even if they have not been fully realized in the prevailing culture. By doing so, the arts help to keep these ideals alive, inspiring and challenging society to evolve and progress towards their attainment. The arts have the potential to bridge the gap between current realities and the future possibilities, sparking change and igniting collective imagination.

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Art Beauty Philosophy Idealism

By Susan Neiman

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