Also, since art is a vehicle for the transmission of ideas through form, the reproduction of the form only reinforces the concept. It is the idea that is being reproduced. Anyone who understands the work of art owns it. We all own the Mona Lisa.
In the first place, Descartes stands for the most explicit and uncompromising dualism between mind and matter.
There are certain promises you make that are more sacred than anything that happens in a court of law, I don't care how many Bibles you put your hand on.