Literary notes about abstract (AI summary)
In literature, the term "abstract" is employed to denote ideas or qualities that are separated from concrete, tangible reality. For instance, it is used to describe a question or concept that exists initially as an intangible potential before becoming manifest in the physical world [1]. Writers often contrast the abstract with the concrete to emphasize a preference for specificity over vagueness, suggesting that while general principles have a high intellectual appeal, they must ultimately be grounded in particular details [2][3]. Moreover, in discussions ranging from art to mathematics, abstract is invoked to characterize elements that defy physical representation—such as the nonmaterial qualities of form and number—thus highlighting the tension between empirical experience and intellectual generalization [4][5][6].