On Beauty: Three Discourses Delivered In The University Of Edinburgh With An Exposition Of The Doctrine Of The Beautiful According To Plato

By John Stuart Blackie

Book Overview

On Beauty: Three Discourses Delivered in the University of Edinburgh with an Exposition of the Doctrine of the Beautiful According to Plato is a book written by John Stuart Blackie. The book is a collection of three lectures delivered by the author at the University of Edinburgh. The lectures explore the concept of beauty and its significance in art, literature, and philosophy. The author draws heavily on the works of Plato to provide an exposition of the doctrine of the beautiful. The book is a fascinating exploration of the nature of beauty, and its role in human culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, aesthetics, or the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162943823
• ISBN13: 9781162943824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"