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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title Aesthetical and philosophical essays : introducing the dissertation on the "connection between the animal and spiritual man"
Original Publication United States: Publishers Plate Renting Co., 1899.
Note Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Aesthetical and Philosophical Essays" by Friedrick Schiller is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This collection delves into the realm of aesthetics, exploring the connection between art, beauty, and human nature, while engaging with significant philosophical concepts and debates of the time. Schiller emphasizes the integral role of aesthetics in achieving a harmonious balance between reason and the moral dimensions of human existence. The opening of the work introduces Schiller's exploration of aesthetics as a discipline that encompasses not just art, but also the deeper connections between beauty, morality, and individual freedom. He discusses the prevailing view that art can sometimes be perceived as a luxury in a utilitarian society, arguing instead for its profound connection to moral education and human flourishing. Schiller intends to pave the way for a new understanding of art that celebrates its vital role in nurturing the human spirit and reconciling individual desires with broader ethical ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Philosophy
Subject Aesthetics
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