Imitation in the Moral Life

Men are creatures not only of habit but also of imitation. The universal appeal of the fine arts—arts which are at heart arts of imitation—is proof of this. The joy of gazing on a good painting comes from our love of imitation and not simply from the beauty of the scene presented. Were this not […]

Imitation in the Moral Life
Men are creatures not only of habit but also of imitation. The universal appeal of the fine arts—arts which are at heart arts of imitation—is proof of this. The joy of gazing on a good painting comes from our love of imitation and not simply from the beauty of the scene presented. Were this not […]