Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Broschiertes Buch

The Philosophy Of Fine Art Vol. II

Beschreibung

The philosophy of fine art Vol. II presents art as a vital expression of human intellect and spirit rather than a trivial or decorative pursuit. Emphasizing that art holds a position above natural beauty, the work argues for its philosophical importance as a reflection of truth and consciousness. It elevates aesthetics into a serious discipline, insisting that beauty in art is not derived from imitation but from the creative power of the human mind. The exploration insists that art is not merely emotional or ornamental but intellectual and spiritual, belonging within the highest realms of human thought. It challenges dismissive views of art as superficial, establishing instead its role in shaping how individuals perceive and relate to ideas of truth, self, and existence. The foundation laid in this volume reframes artistic expression as a key to understanding human culture and cognition, asserting that aesthetics deserves the same rigorous analysis afforded to science or ethics. The translator's discussion reinforces the significance of preserving Hegel's original depth in conveying this complex philosophical stance.

Autor

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was born on August 27, 1770, in Stuttgart, Germany, to parents Georg Ludwig Hegel and Maria Magdalena Louisa Fromm. He became a central figure in 19th-century German philosophy, known for his work in idealism. Hegel's thought spanned a wide array of subjects, including epistemology, metaphysics, political theory, aesthetics, and the philosophy of religion. He advanced a dialectical method that examined the evolution of ideas through contradiction and resolution, significantly shaping how later thinkers approached history, consciousness, and social systems. His work emphasized that reality and rationality are deeply intertwined, and he presented history as a rational process marked by the unfolding of human freedom. Hegel's writings on aesthetics elevated art as a vehicle of truth and spirit. His influence touched numerous later philosophers such as Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Feuerbach, and Michel Foucault. In 1811, he married Marie Helena Susanna von Tucher, and they had three children. Hegel died on November 14, 1831, in Berlin, leaving a legacy that continues to provoke debate and inspire study.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 486g
• ISBN-13: 9789371463560
• ISBN-10: 9371463562
• Artikelnr.: 75416161