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Art can be a tool, and we need to focus more clearly on what kind of tool it is and
what good it can do for us. p.4
ART AS A TOOL
Art compensates us for certain inborn weakenesses, in this case of the mind rather
than the body, weaknesses that we can refer to as psychological frailties. p.5
A knife is response to our need, yet inability, to cut. A bottle is a response to our need,
yet inability, to carry water. p.5
What psychological frailties might art help with? Seven frailties are identified, and
therefore seven functions for art. p.5
I. METHODOLOGY
ATTENTION TO DETAIL:
PATIENCE
CURIOSITY
RESILIENCE
SENSUALITY
REASON
PERSPECTIVE
III. NATURE
REMEMBERING NATURE
ANTICIPATING AUTUMN
IV. MONEY
ART AS A GUIDE TO THE REFORM OF CAPITALISM
ENLIGHTENED INVESTMENT
V. POLITICS
WHAT SHOULD POLITICAL ART BE AIMING AT?