Letters Upon The Aesthetic Education Of Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162670775)

Letters Upon The Aesthetic Education Of Man is a philosophical work written by Friedrich Von Schiller. The book is a collection of letters that Schiller wrote to a friend, discussing his ideas on the role of art in human development and education. Schiller argues that art has the power to transform individuals and society, and that a proper understanding and appreciation of art is essential for the cultivation of a truly humanistic society. He explores the relationship between beauty, morality, and freedom, arguing that the pursuit of beauty is a necessary component of a free and virtuous society. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of aesthetics and has had a significant influence on subsequent philosophical and artistic movements.When the mechanical artist places his hand on the formless block, to give it a form according to his intention, he has not any scruples in doing violence to it. For the nature on which he works does not deserve any respect in itself, and he does not value the whole for its parts, but the parts on account of the whole.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: Friedrich Von Schiller
ISBN-10: 1162670770
ISBN-13: 9781162670775
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d