Herder's Relation to the Aesthetic Theory of His Time: A Contribution Based on the Fourth Critical Wäldchen; A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty ... the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy; Departm - Softcover

Malcolm Howard Dewey

 
9781330983980: Herder's Relation to the Aesthetic Theory of His Time: A Contribution Based on the Fourth Critical Wäldchen; A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty ... the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy; Departm

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This book analyzes the development of aesthetic theory in the 18th century, considering the writings of major thinkers from France, England, and Germany. The author traces the influence of classicism and rationalism on aesthetics, particularly concerning the concept of beauty and its connection to truth and goodness. The book highlights the contributions of thinkers like Batteux and Shaftesbury, who emphasized the importance of nature and human emotion in art. It also examines the work of Home and Burke, who explored the psychological and sensual aspects of aesthetic experience. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of aesthetics and its continuing relevance in our understanding of art and its significance in human life.

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