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Red Scare

The Possibility of a Podcast w/ Michel Houellebecq *TEASER*

Feb 1, 2023
01:49

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Quick takeaways

  • Art serves as a means of contemplation to calm impulses.
  • Contemplation in art can be found in diverse emotional states beyond fear or desire.

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Art's Purpose According to Schopenewehr

Schopenewehr believed that art serves as a means of contemplation rather than simply exciting impulses like fear or desire. He emphasized that the true goal of art is to calm these impulses and evoke a contemplative attitude. While he focused on the calming aspect, the podcast suggests that contemplation can also be found in art that elicits desire or fear.

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