The Philosophy of the Beautiful (1855)

By John Gibson Macvicar

Book Overview

The Philosophy of the Beautiful is a philosophical treatise written by John Gibson Macvicar in 1855. The book explores the nature of beauty and its role in human experience, examining the ways in which beauty is perceived and appreciated in art, nature, and everyday life. Macvicar draws on a range of philosophical and literary sources to develop his arguments, including the works of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel, as well as the poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge. He discusses the various theories of beauty that have been proposed throughout history, and offers his own perspective on the subject, arguing that beauty is a fundamental aspect of human existence that has the power to inspire and uplift us. The Philosophy of the Beautiful is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and scholars today.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: 1104363038
• ISBN13: 9781104363031
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"