S.K. Langer

Philosophy in a New Key a Study in the Symbolism O

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ISBN 13:
9780674665033
author:
S.K. Langer
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1990
Pages:
334
Dimensions:
14 x 1.8 x 21.6 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£29.15

Description

Philosophy in a New Key: A Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art presents a groundbreaking study of human intelligence. By exploring semantic theory and critiquing music, Langer sets up a comprehensive framework for understanding all the arts. The book delves into various topics, including language, sacrament, myth, music, abstraction, fact, and knowledge, all centered around the concept of symbolic transformation as the essential activity of human minds. This central idea emphasizes the notion of symbolism, aligning Langer's work with the prevailing interest in semantics. Langer's book offers a fresh perspective on profound issues of our age, highlighting the formative power of symbols and their far-reaching implications. With its vigorous and effective approach, this volume will appeal to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy.

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