Explain What Thomasson Means When She Says, "In Cases Like

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Essay

Explain what Thomasson means when she says, "In cases like these, then, what we have is new ontological kinds of art created, but not new ontological kinds of thing simpliciter [in or by itself] being created. Instead, a familiar kind of entity (a computer game or program) is introduced as art."

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Definitions:

Altruistic Personality

A collection of personality traits, such as empathy, that render some people more helpful than others.

Communal Orientation

The disposition towards valuing relationships and prioritizing communal well-being over individual gain.

Urban Overload Hypothesis

The idea that city dwellers avoid being overwhelmed by stimulation by narrowing their attention, making it more likely that they overlook legitimate situations where help is needed.

Urban Overload Hypothesis

The theory that people living in cities experience overload from the intense stimuli of urban environments, leading to withdrawal and reduced helping behaviors.