This thought experiment appears to be more about the mind and drawing a universal conclusion based on a specific predilection, than about the trees themselves. As a result, it would seem necessary to define what it means exactly to be partial to something. If one’s tendency lies in the aesthetic appeal of an object or living thing, such as a tree, then a distinction must be drawn between them and the person who chooses a tree due to the number of rings on its trunk and its history. There may, of course, be another individual who likes to climb trees and therefore selects the tree that is the most inviting to climb on. My point is that the general question of tree preference is quite ambiguous because without a full assessment of a person’s character, not very much can be determined. In the example of choice through climbing potential, I would go so far as to say that there is no way to classify that person as Romantic or Classic. Even with a tendency towards adventure, there are still too many unknowns to categorize a person just because they like climbing trees. Consequently, based on my very limited knowledge of both trees and the distinction between Romanticism and Classicism, I believe that while trees may be the new windows to the soul, they should also just be appreciated for their uniqueness and serenity. Perfection is an incredibly subjective term and while I think that it will always be out of reach, I hope that for a certain Classicist, tree B inspires hope that perfection is a little bit closer than they originally
This thought experiment appears to be more about the mind and drawing a universal conclusion based on a specific predilection, than about the trees themselves. As a result, it would seem necessary to define what it means exactly to be partial to something. If one’s tendency lies in the aesthetic appeal of an object or living thing, such as a tree, then a distinction must be drawn between them and the person who chooses a tree due to the number of rings on its trunk and its history. There may, of course, be another individual who likes to climb trees and therefore selects the tree that is the most inviting to climb on. My point is that the general question of tree preference is quite ambiguous because without a full assessment of a person’s character, not very much can be determined. In the example of choice through climbing potential, I would go so far as to say that there is no way to classify that person as Romantic or Classic. Even with a tendency towards adventure, there are still too many unknowns to categorize a person just because they like climbing trees. Consequently, based on my very limited knowledge of both trees and the distinction between Romanticism and Classicism, I believe that while trees may be the new windows to the soul, they should also just be appreciated for their uniqueness and serenity. Perfection is an incredibly subjective term and while I think that it will always be out of reach, I hope that for a certain Classicist, tree B inspires hope that perfection is a little bit closer than they originally