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October 4, 2025NIU journal of humanities.Open Access

Art and Knowledge

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Overview

This analysis shows art's potential to convey understanding in individuals, suggesting art holds epistemic value.

Key Points

  • Art conveys understanding and may have epistemic value beyond mere propositional knowledge.
  • While art may not provide factual knowledge, it communicates ideas and experiences effectively.
  • Through symbolic nature, art shapes our perspective of the world and enriches our understanding.
  • This discussion builds on Nelson Goodman's theories, defending art's role in knowledge acquisition.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e08709ab04ad6c9daf8808https://doi.org/10.58709/niujhu.v10i3.2263
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