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The Hidden Dangers for the Skeptical Viewer

What does C.S. Lewis say about art and criticism? Part 3

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Aaron Earls
Jun 26, 2024
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Skepticism can seem to be the safest route to enjoy entertainment. If you start with the assumption that a work will likely be a disappointment, you believe you can avoid actually being disappointed. Your expectations are low, so your hopes don’t get dashed.

But we don’t see the costs behind a perpetual skeptical outlook. I…

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