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Stephen F. Austin State University

The Great Unlearning

Abstract

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<p><em>The Great Unlearning</em> is a conceptual exploration: sifting through experiences and objects to overcome psychological pain, expectations of society, individual upbringing, and outside influences in an ongoing quest for authenticity. To both embrace personal history and honor loved ones while letting go of lingering negativity is challenging. Using objects culled from my life, examining the past, and incorporating items gathered along my path through nature, the work seeks personal healing while promoting the power of all people to break from indoctrination, group think, and mob mentality to make better choices to live a satisfying and peaceful existence…hopefully in a democratic free society.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Fine Arts
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Art
Year dc:date.available
2023

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Pears, Catherine McCrory
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Ms. Eden Collins, MFA
  • Dr. David A. Lewis, PhD
  • Dr. William Nieberding, PhD

Subjects

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Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/495
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1524

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Pears, Catherine McCrory. The Great Unlearning. Thesis thesis, 2023. https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/495