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Zusatztext 'This is a superb treatment of Kant's Third Critique in its entirety - in depth! in careful analysis...' - Donald W. Crawford! University of California! Santa Barbara! USA'The clarity of Wicks's presentation and analysis will prove invaluable to all students and teachers of Kant's text.' - Rachel Zuckert! Northwestern University! Illinois! USA Informationen zum Autor Robert Wicks is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Auckland! New Zealand. Klappentext Introduces students to "Critique of Judgment"! accepted as the foundation of modern aesthetic theory. This book places this philosophical classic in its historical context and shows its relevance to major issues in contemporary aesthetics. It explores the themes of nature! fine art and morality found in the Critique. Zusammenfassung This book, ideal for anyone coming to Kant's Critique of Judgment for the first time, introduces this philosophical classic and places it in its historical context, showing its relevance to major issues in contemporary aesthetics. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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
