What if there were no objective facts; no objective truth; only our belief in them? What if our consciousness itself is an unconscious invention; constructed out of logic and language? In this thought-provoking volume; Lynn Segal describes how the ideas of Heinz von Foerster compel us to explore the question "Do we discover the world or do we invent it?". He suggests that we must first know how we think before we can claim knowledge of the world. While Constructivism may seem relevant only to those in the cognitive sciences; it is; in fact; highly relevant to everyone. Paradoxically; grasping the limits of our own understanding can free us to live more creative and meaningful personal and professional lives.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Out of the PastBy yonderRoger Fry born 1866 an artist and an art critic coined the term Post-Impressionism. Manet and his group changed from the historical painting techniques of the Art Academy by using lots of color; heavy paint;and non-realism. Roger Fry dealt in Non-Impressionism a method of painting using realism with strong colors. "Vision and Design"; written by Roger Frye explores the technique in this book that is written as a series of essays; written over twenty years. He states that graphic art is more than drawing lines on a flat surface; but it springs from the imagination of the artist. Roger Frys essays are based upon the cultural properties of different peoples.The essays departs from Clive Bells theories; they center around the nature of man. An excellent book; small but very powerful.SPRBloomsbury Portraits: Vanessa Bell; Duncan Grant and Their CircleVirginia Woolf and Vanessa BellThe Art of Bloomsbury: Roger Fry; Vanessa Bell; and Duncan GrantA Room of Ones Own (Annotated)The Letters of Virginia Wolf; Volume Three; 1923-19282 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful writing on ArtBy Grant TaylorThis is a "must book" for any serious artist. To learn about design; form; color; and the "vision of modern art" . . . There are few writers as profound and deeply reflective as Roger Fry. His ideas are grand and comprehensive; as from a birds point of view; and his clear sense of aesthetics are so inspiring to anyone who is devoted to feeling and understanding Art.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy chankoa most excellent book on the subject