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What is originality?
What is originality?
Originality is the aspect of created or invented works that distinguish them from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or substantially derivative works.
According to some scholars, what is the modern idea of originality often tied to?
According to some scholars, what is the modern idea of originality often tied to?
The modern idea of originality is often tied to Romanticism.
Is the concept of originality culturally and historically contingent?
Is the concept of originality culturally and historically contingent?
Yes, the concept of originality is both culturally and historically contingent.
When did the concept of originality become an ideal in Western culture?
When did the concept of originality become an ideal in Western culture?
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Why has the validity of 'originality' as an operational concept been questioned?
Why has the validity of 'originality' as an operational concept been questioned?
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