Bernard Bosanquet

Three Lectures on Aesthetic

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9781016252591
• ISBN-10: 1016252595
• Artikelnr.: 67191704

Autorenporträt

Bernard Bosanquet (1848-1923) was an influential British philosopher and political theorist, best known for his work in aesthetics, logic, metaphysics, and the philosophy of law. Bosanquet was a key figure in the school of Absolute Idealism, a movement that emerged in Britain in the late 19th century, drawing on the ideas of G.W.F. Hegel. His contributions to aesthetic theory, in particular, are encapsulated in his notable work 'Three Lectures on Aesthetic' (1915), where he explores the nature of art and beauty, arguing that aesthetic experience represents a synthesis of emotion and intellect. Bosanquet was profoundly concerned with the interconnectedness of individual and society, a theme that permeates his work and marks his divergence from the more individualistic approach of his contemporaries. His belief in the societal role of art as a unifying force is reflective of his broader philosophical outlook that emphasizes the importance of the communal and the spiritual in the realization of the self. Bosanquet's legacy includes not only his philosophical writings but also his significant contributions to social policy and his active involvement in adult education, particularly his efforts to make philosophy accessible to a broader public.