Abstractionism
the practice and theory of abstract art.
historical examples
abstractionism of the worst sort dogs mr. russell in his own trials to tell positively what the word ‘truth’ means.
the meaning of truth william james
it is precisely this sort of abstractionism which has vitiated so much of value theory.
the value of money benjamin m. anderson, jr.
noun
the theory and practice of the abstract, esp of abstract art
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