Thomasson tells us that "I have argued elsewhere that the ontological status of paintings, sculptures, symphonies and other familiar kinds of art is at bottom established ______________ by the beliefs and practices of those who ground and reground the reference of the relevant sortal terms."
A) randomly
B) uniformly
C) spontaneously
D) stipulatively

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The use of the word "established" indicates that the choice is related to how the ontological status of art is determined or created. Choice D, stipulatively, fits this description as it refers to something established by an authoritative rule, agreement or convention.

Thomasson Tells Us That "I Have Argued Elsewhere That the Ontological