A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful

"A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful" is a seminal work by the British philosopher Edmund Burke, first published in 1757. In this groundbreaking treatise, Burke explores the psychological and aesthetic foundations of human perception, focusing on the concepts of the sublime and the beautiful. Drawing on insights from psychology, aesthetics, and philosophy, Burke investigates the origins of these concepts in human experience and emotion. He argues that the sublime evokes feelings of awe, terror, and grandeur, while the beautiful elicits sensations of pleasure, harmony, and delight. Through vivid descriptions and keen analysis, Burke examines the power of nature, art, and literature to evoke these emotions, offering profound insights into the nature of human perception and aesthetic experience. "A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful" remains a seminal work in the history of aesthetics, influencing subsequent thinkers and shaping the development of modern aesthetic theory.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 1420965611
• EAN: 9781420965612
• Publisher: Digireads.com
• Binding: Paperback
• Pub Date: December 17, 2019
• Physical Info: 0.69 cms H x 21.59 cms L x 13.97 cms W (0.15 kgs), 114 pages