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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Mystery of Life Arts and Aesthetics Human knowledge includes four different viewpoints on art: 1- Purely scientific viewpoint: Direct contact of the senses with realities. At times, physical devices may also assist our senses in contacting the facts around us. Science uses the senses and the necessary equipment to discover laws. 2- Theoretical viewpoint: In any branch of science, there are some unsolved, unproven issues called theoretical problems.

For example, one of the theoretical issues of physics is whether electrons are waves or matter. We do not exactly know which one they are, so such problems cannot be considered as purely scientific. 3- Philosophical viewpoint can be categorized into three types: a)general information of the primary results and products of science; b) issues pertaining to the origin of the universe, not observable reality; c) issues related to values, including the “Do’s and Don’ts” of moral ethics.

4- The religious viewpoint consists of recognizing and accepting realities and acting in accordance with them - provided that, of course, such a recognition and acceptance be man’s duty, and guide him toward the aim of his life. The religious viewpoint enables goal-seeking man to associate the scientific, theoretical and philosophical viewpoints with each other, and find them non-contradicting.

Four Various Viewpoints on Art Art, another component of human life, can also be viewed from the four angles mentioned above: 1- The purely scientific point of view considers the observable outcomes of art and their content. 2- The theoretical viewpoint studies the role of the artist’s personal senses in his work compared to the role of reality. 3- The philosophical point of view takes the fundamental aspects of art into consideration.

4- The religious viewpoint consists of the knowledge of art and making use of it in order to achieve the evolutionary ends of life. The Philosophical Viewpoint on Art Here, we will only focus on discussing philosophical views on the arts. There are several points to keep in mind about philosophical analyses of art: 1- Most people and even many artists, consider the work of art as a device to merely impress people and satisfy them aesthetically.

Many people only expect a work of art to stir a few waves inside them. However, the revolution inside the audience or spectators of works of art should be the start of an evolutionary metamorphosis in their character.