41 pages 1 hour read

Edmund Burke

A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1756

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Edmund Burke's A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful offers nuanced insights into aesthetics, influencing both philosophy and literature. Praised for its detailed analysis and accessible prose, criticisms note occasional repetitiveness and dated perspectives. Overall, it remains a seminal work in aesthetic theory.

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Who Should Read A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful?

Readers who enjoy works exploring aesthetics, like Immanuel Kant's Critique of Judgment or David Hume's Of the Standard of Taste, will be captivated by Edmund Burke's A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful. Ideal for those passionate about philosophy, art theory, and the nature of beauty.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Arts / Culture
History: World
Themes
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Values/Ideas: Art
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Period
Age of Enlightenment
Genre
Literary Criticism
Gothic Literature
Philosophy