The Sense Of Beauty: Being The Outlines Of Aesthetic Theory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162924311)

The Sense of Beauty: Being the Outlines of Aesthetic Theory is a philosophical treatise written by George Santayana, an American philosopher and writer. The book explores the nature of beauty and its role in human experience, arguing that beauty is a fundamental aspect of our perception of the world. Santayana's theory of aesthetics is grounded in his belief that beauty is a form of pleasure that arises from the harmonious arrangement of sensory impressions. He argues that the experience of beauty is not subjective, but rather objective and universal, and that it is closely tied to our sense of morality and ethics. Throughout the book, Santayana draws on examples from art, literature, and nature to illustrate his points, and he engages with the ideas of other philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. The Sense of Beauty is a seminal work in the field of aesthetics and has had a lasting impact on the study of beauty and its significance in human life.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: George Santayana
ISBN-10: 1162924314
ISBN-13: 9781162924311
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d