Two comments and a problem for David Davies’ performance theory |
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Authors: | Derek Matravers |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Philosophy and IEG, Computing Laboratory, The University of Oxford, Oxford, UK;(2) Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ, UK |
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Abstract: | This paper considers the view, recently put forward by David Davies in Art and Performance, that works of art should be identified with the generative performances that result in the object, rather than with the
object. It attempts to disarm two of Davies arguments by, first, providing a criterion by which the contextualist can accommodate
all and only the relevant generative properties as properties of the work, and, second, providing an alternative explanation
for his modal intuitions. Finally, it draws attention to Davies’ difficulties in providing a clear criterion for the identity
of the work of art. |
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