When Illusion Becomes Truth; 2003
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0530
- Title
- When Illusion Becomes Truth; 2003
- Description
- William A. McIntosh's 2003 presentation, "When Illusion Becomes Reality," examines the blurred lines between truth and perception in historical narratives, focusing on the romanticization of Major General James Wolfe's death during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. McIntosh contrasts the commitments to truth among philosophers, historians, and artists, using artistic depictions and literary references to explore how history is often colored by the latter's commitment to narrative and emotional impact over factual accuracy. He concludes that while historians strive for factual correctness, artists prioritize conveying broader truths through illusion.
- Date
- 25 September 2003
- Creator
- McIntosh, William A.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- William A. McIntosh
- McIntosh
- 2003
- Reality and Illusion
- History
- Truth and Perception
- Battle of the Plains of Abraham
- James Wolfe
- Romanticization
- Benjamin West
- John Knox
- Edward Penny
- Historical Narratives
- Artistic Depictions
- Emotional Impact
- Factual Accuracy
- Broader Truths
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- William A. McIntosh