According to R. G. Collingwood in The Principles of Art, art is the expression of emotion--a much-criticized view. I attempt to provide some groundwork for a defensible modern version of such a theory via some novel further criticisms of Collingwood, including the exposure of multiple ambiguities in his main concept of expression of emotion, and a demonstration that, surprisingly enough, his vi...

An overview of the current capabilities and limitations of molecular simulation of biomolecular complexes in the context of computer-aided drug design is provided. Steady improvements in computer hardware coupled with more refined representations of energetics are leading to a new appreciation of the driving forces of molecular recognition. Molecular simulations are poised to more frequently gu...

Does trust play a significant role in the appreciation of art? If so, how does it operate? We argue that does, and mechanics operate both at general particular level. After outlining notion ‘art-trust’—the sketched is consistent with most notions on market—and considering certain objections to model proposed, we consider specific examples show some detail experience works art, attribution art-r...

This research provides further data regarding non-literal language comprehension following right hemisphere damage (RHD). To assess the impact of RHD on the processing of non-literal language, ten participants presenting with RHD and ten matched healthy control participants were administered tasks tapping humour appreciation and pragmatic interpretation of non-literal language. Although the RHD...

A range of contaminants including carcinogens, metals, bio-toxins, and persistent organic pollutants injure livers of fishes, and although some mechanisms of liver injury are unique to fish, most of the hepatic injury in these aquatic vertebrates arises from mechanisms similar to those observed in mammals [2]. An understanding of chemical hepato-toxicity requires an appreciation of anatomic and...

Statistical tests are important tools in assessing the outcomes of clinical research studies. Although the appropriate application of statistics is fundamental to the interpretation and presentation of scientific data, the literature is awash with examples of basic statistical errors and inappropriate analyses. In addition, consideration should always be given to the clinical impact of statisti...

understanding allegories, helps us to give a clear and accepted interpretation of complex and complicated thoughts, and this is said to be a cultural need. the purpose of this research is to find and recognize the allegories used by meibodi in his mystic interpretation of kashf-ol-asraar. the results of the study show that different kinds of allegories are used in this interpretation; and this ...