The Useless In Art [Philosophy: East and West no. 16] (KPFA)
LectureRadioPhilosophy: East and West/ Philosophy: East and West1960KPFAAlan WattsSpeaker#freedom#newyork#imagination
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The transcript explores the philosophical and artistic tension between usefulness and uselessness, emphasizing that true art and theatre exist for their own sake rather than practical utility. It critiques modern society's fixation on survival value and commercialism, advocating for imagination, freedom, and the appreciation of gratuitous, playful acts as essential to human culture. The discussion includes reflections on primitive art, the art market, and the decline of boldness in contemporary theatre.
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