Edmund Burke, Paul Guyer (Editor)
A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and the Beautiful (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199668717
- author:
- Edmund Burke, Paul Guyer (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Edmund Burke's Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful is a foundational work in the history of aesthetics. First published in 1757, Burke's groundbreaking theory challenged the prevailing metaphysical approach to beauty and replaced it with a psychological and physiological understanding. This new edition, revised for the second time, presents Burke's ideas in a clear and accessible manner. Burke's Enquiry explores the nature of beauty and the sublime, examining the emotional responses that arise from experiences of art, nature, and the female form. The book also considers the role of psychology and physiology in understanding aesthetic responses, a revolutionary approach that continues to influence artistic and literary movements to this day. This edition, part of the Oxford World's Classics series, offers a valuable introduction to Burke's work, highlighting its significance in the history of aesthetics and its enduring impact on subsequent authors and artistic movements.
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