Questionings On Criticism And Beauty

By Arthur James Balfour and Arthur Balfour

Book Overview

Questionings On Criticism And Beauty is a collection of essays written by Arthur James Balfour, a British statesman and philosopher. The book explores the nature of beauty and the role of criticism in evaluating it. Balfour argues that beauty is not simply a matter of subjective taste, but has objective qualities that can be analyzed and understood. He also examines the relationship between beauty and morality, and the ways in which artistic expression can shape our understanding of the world. Throughout the book, Balfour engages with a range of philosophical and literary traditions, drawing on the works of thinkers such as Plato, Kant, and Nietzsche. Questionings On Criticism And Beauty is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring and elusive concepts in human culture.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: 1162927461
• ISBN13: 9781162927466
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"