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Conclusion
Let me make a reference to Salomon Maimon. In his autobiography he
writes: “The highest purpose of man is the realisation of truth.“ The paths
leading to this realisation are different for each person. You, Mr Labuda,
used the means of art and physical experiments. All of us who pursue our
path of life must adhere to this superior principle of philosophy. Philo-
sophy is the Socratic question: Did I understand what I said? Only by
questioning what has been said – whether it be a work of art of a scien-
tific experiment – can we generate answers that lead us further.
In concluding my tribute allow me to say few personal words:
According to Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Weizsäcker, European culture
has brought forth three key emphases [18]:
· Theory, first as mathematics and philosophy, today as science,
· Practice, as moral attitude according to principles, as social
action, as transformation of the world and
· Art.
I will now attempt to establish a connection to the beginning of my
tribute, to the prophecy of Babylonian number symbolism. The cycle of
man begins with his birth. The subsumption of an individual is based on
his actions, his verifiable achievements. At the age of 70 years a retro-
spective review can be made. I hope I was successful in showing that we
today – on the basis of our European culture – celebrate your 70th
birthday with the completion of a cycle. [18]:
References:
[1]
[Numerology]
[2]
[3]
Daniel Tyradellis and Michal S. Friedlander:
10 + 5 = Gott. Die Macht der Zeichen. [10 + 5 = God. The Power of
Signs]
DuMont Literatur und Kunst-Verlag, 2004, p. 55, 59.
[4]
Carl Friedrich vonWeizsäcker:
Zeit undWissen [Time and Knowledge].
Carl Hauser Verlag, Munich, Vienna, 1992, p. 174.
[5]
in [4], p. 241
[6]
in [4], p. 259
[7]
in [4], p. 446
[8]
in [4], p. 429
[9]
Georg Picht: Vorlesungen und Schriften [Lectures and Essays]
Kunst und Mythos [Art and Myth].
Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart, 1986.
Marko Kleiber
“Kunst und Mythos“ bei Georg Picht: Ihre Bedeutung für die Frage
des Menschen nach Wahrheit und Wirklichkeit[ Art and Myth in
18 - Labuda LinearWiping Simulator
Mark II
1 pneumatic linear motor (bidirectional)
2 standard weight with wiper sample
3 test fluid (possibly dyed)
4 exchangeable test plate (possibly transparent)
5 mechanical entrainer for camera
6 video camera on glider system
17 - Schematic diagram: Labuda
LinearWiping Simulator
Mark II
