A Philosophical Inquiry Into The Origins Of Our Ideas Of The Sublime And Beautiful (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425467999)

""A Philosophical Inquiry Into The Origins Of Our Ideas Of The Sublime And Beautiful"" is a groundbreaking philosophical work by Edmund Burke. This book delves into the origins of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful, exploring how these concepts have been shaped by our experiences and perceptions of the world around us. Burke argues that the sublime is a quality that inspires awe and terror, while the beautiful is a quality that inspires pleasure and admiration. He explores the ways in which these concepts have been used in art, literature, and culture, and how they have been used to evoke emotional responses in people. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, aesthetics, or the history of ideas. It is a classic work that has had a profound influence on the way we think about beauty and the sublime.THIS 166 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works Of Edmund Burke V1, by Edmund Burke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417974818.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edmund Burke
ISBN-10: 1425467997
ISBN-13: 9781425467999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.36d