This book introduces readers to Immanuel Kant's Critique of Judgment, widely accepted as the foundation of modern aesthetic theory. It places this philosophical classic in its historical context and shows its relevance to major issues in contemporary aesthetics. Robert Wicks leads the reader through Kant's analysis and deduction of pure judgments of taste, and goes on to explore the themes of nature, fine art and morality found in the Critique. This is the ideal book for anyone coming to Kant's Critique of Judgment for the first time.
Autorentext
Robert Wicks is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Zusammenfassung
Kant's Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses:Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgmentthe ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant's theories of natural beautythe continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.
Inhalt
Preface. Introduction 1. The Pleasure in Pure Beauty 2. The Sublime and the Infinite 3. The Fine Arts and Creative Genius 4. Beauty's Confirmation of Science and Morality 5. Living Organisms, God and Intelligent Design. Conclusion: The Music of the Spheres and the Idealization of Reason