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Indeed , the privilege of handling artefacts is one of the chief pleasures we derive
from our subject . In recent times , such response has been mistrusted , when it
has not been summarily dismissed as ' empathy theory ' . This is a mistake .
Indeed , the privilege of handling artefacts is one of the chief pleasures we derive
from our subject . In recent times , such response has been mistrusted , when it
has not been summarily dismissed as ' empathy theory ' . This is a mistake .
Page 181
Schemata can be reconstructed through the analysis of the internal logic of
artefact decoration and through a consideration of their use ... Artefacts are seen
as being ordered , with this order being a product of our processes of cognition .
Schemata can be reconstructed through the analysis of the internal logic of
artefact decoration and through a consideration of their use ... Artefacts are seen
as being ordered , with this order being a product of our processes of cognition .
Page 182
He argued that the parallels invoked for the interpretation of the schist plaques
and associated decorated artefacts as part of a cult based on the female human
figure , were both superficial and inconsistent . However , he failed to seek a ...
He argued that the parallels invoked for the interpretation of the schist plaques
and associated decorated artefacts as part of a cult based on the female human
figure , were both superficial and inconsistent . However , he failed to seek a ...
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