Observations sur le sentiment du beau et du sublime, Emmanuel Kant 1990

Description: Good - A book that has been read but is in good condition. Minimal damage to cover and binding. No creases or tears, no underlining, no highlighting, no writing. No missing pages. Actual book is pictured. This book is in French. Observations sur le sentiment du beau et du sublime (Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime) by Emmanuel Kant is an early work of the renowned philosopher, published in 1764, which predates his critical philosophy for which he is famously known. This text provides valuable insights into Kant’s initial thoughts on aesthetics, emotions, and their relationship to moral judgments, setting the groundwork for his later, more complex theories in the Critique of Judgment. In this treatise, Kant explores the nature of beauty and the sublime, differentiating them based on the feelings they invoke: the beautiful being connected to the harmonious enjoyment and the sublime to awe and sometimes even terror, which can elevate the human spirit beyond the mundane experiences of life. He categorizes these feelings according to gender and nationality, reflecting the eighteenth-century European biases, which contextualize his philosophies within the social and historical frameworks of his time. Kant discusses how the sublime relates to moral feelings, suggesting that the experience of the sublime involves a kind of respect unrelated to utility or pleasantness, but aligned with our appreciation for morality. The sublime, according to Kant, evokes a feeling of the greatness of human potential and our ability to overcome obstacles. Observations sur le sentiment du beau et du sublime is significant not only for its content but also for illustrating Kant's development as a thinker. It shows his engagement with aesthetic theory before his critical turn, providing readers with a fuller understanding of the philosophical breadth and depth of his work.

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