Art and Scholasticism With Other Essays (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169728790)

Art and Scholasticism with Other Essays is a collection of essays by Jacques Maritain, a French philosopher and theologian. The book explores the relationship between art and scholasticism, which refers to the philosophical and theological system developed by medieval Christian thinkers. Maritain argues that art can be a means of expressing spiritual truths, and that scholasticism can provide a framework for understanding the nature of beauty and the role of art in society. The book also includes essays on a range of other topics, including the philosophy of nature, the nature of philosophy itself, and the relationship between faith and reason. Maritain's writing is characterized by its clarity and accessibility, making this book an excellent introduction to his thought for both students and general readers. Overall, Art and Scholasticism with Other Essays is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of art, philosophy, and theology.1924. This work contains the essays entitled: Schoolmen and the Theory of Art; Speculative Order and the Practical Order; Making and Action; Art an Intellectual Virtue; Art and Beauty; Rules of Art; Purity of Art; Christian Art; Art and Morality; Frontiers of Poetry; An Essay on Art; Some Reflections Upon Religious Art; also found within is a list of principal notes.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: Jacques Maritain
ISBN-10: 1169728790
ISBN-13: 9781169728790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d