Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140433357
- author:
- Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.52 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Aesthetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between art and modernity. Delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, these lectures present a passionately argued case for the challenges faced by artists in responding to the complexities of the modern world.
According to Hegel, Christianity's emphasis on unworldliness has compromised our immediate connection with reality, leading to a sense of alienation from our deepest feelings. This profound pessimism about art's prospects is juxtaposed with his high opinion of its potential, making for a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration.
Today, Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics stand as a significant contribution to the philosophy of aesthetics, offering insights into the enduring challenges faced by artists in navigating the complexities of modernity.
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