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> >> > How does it qualify as being ³metaphysical²? How
> >> is
> >> > it distinguished from other ³levels² of communication?
> > 
> > in that it addresses metaphysical issues
> > 
> An instance of communication addressing ³metaphysical issues² does not
> necessarily take place at a ³metaphysical level.²

the question is whether or not it is metaphysical; addressing 
metaphysical issues makes it metaphysical in the language i'm using

> >> > How do you deduce a ³metaphysical level of communication² from the
> >> > historical usage of art?
> > 
> > what does art communicate that other media do not?
> > 
> I wouldn¹t be able to answer that. As the category of ³art² isn¹t a stable
> one neither is its communicative potentials. It seems what you mean is that
> what ³art² can communicate and other media can¹t takes place at a
> ³metaphysical level.² If that is the case, how can you tell? What are the
> distinguishing characteristics of communication taking place at a
> ³metaphysical level² as opposed to a ³non-metaphysical level.²

address of metaphysical issues, once again

it sounds like a frustrating circular argument, but it's simple:
metaphysical issues are part of the spectrum of what art has 
throughout its history addressed. thus most art touches on them and 
if it does so with intent to analyze them, exists at a metaphysical 
level.



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