Example of A.P.S.C.!!!

I am becoming increasingly more aware of the theory of Art, Philosophy , Craft and Science in our daily life. Take for example the act of writing, to what extent is this activity influenced by A.P.S.C? Initially the very act of performing writing, or just doing, is considered craft. I have been taught and have memorized the act of writing, the question is how good is my craft? Well I consider my writing fairly legible but my cursive could use some improvement because I do not exercise that aspect of writing as much as the other, so my craft could be improved upon. Writing is predominately craft oriented in practice. Next the Science of writing is negotiable. There are many objects that could be used and explored, or experimented with to write on or with. Or perhaps writing could explore various idea's that could not have been articulated in another medium? Philosophy becomes the product of writing, in that it allows the writers ideas to take form on paper or whatever medium he/she choses . As far as the Art, its the ideas and the expression of the self through the medium of written language, and the way in which the writer chooses to use words, or which ones he uses for the expression of art .

A reflection on class (9/26/07)

Notes taken on 9/26
The Self is capable of dealing and interacting with the Nominal world in 4 major categorical responses- (ART) - the self may respond to the actions of the physical outside world through an expression of feeling and intelligence through non objective means . (SCIENCE)- an individuals experimentation and exploration of the unknown outside world into affirm able truths. (PHILOSOPHY)- an examination of the self within the context of the outside world. Or (CRAFT)- the assimilation of the outer world through simply reproducing commonly held beliefs and values ~ a course in which most simple minded Americans adhere to!!

In regards to the diagram of the tension between the self and the outer world in context to P.C.A.S. - I like the idea of a more collective self, basis of Carl G. Jung- there is no ultimate "self" or outside world. Perhaps there is only the virtues of Art, Philosophy, Craft, and Science- the body is a vehicle for these innate qualities. Perhaps it is the ego that sets the differentiation of the self with the outside world. You may say that you feel or think independent of the outer world, yet there is no idea that is completely original, or feeling, these feelings and ideas we possess as individuals are a collection of peoples ideas and responses that we learn and assimilate through experience. Existing as a collection of ideas and commonly held experiences that allow human beings to experience empathy for those who suffer, or are happy for those whom rejoice and can relate to the greater cast of humanity with those of whom share common ideas.~ Chris