On The Aesthetic Education Of Man

Delve into the timeless philosophical insights of Friedrich Schiller in 'On The Aesthetic Education of Man.' This influential work explores the intricate relationships among beauty, art, and human development, urging us to reflect on how aesthetic education can elevate society from turmoil to greatness. Schiller, through a series of poignant letters, critiques the disillusionment post-French Revolution, confronts political unrest, and emphasizes the importance of beauty as a guiding light. He argues that to engage deeply with art and beauty is to realize our fullest potential as human beings. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of German philosophy, this thought-provoking book serves as a critical reminder of the transformative power of art and education in shaping our ideals and motivations today. Unlock the secrets to understanding culture, aesthetics, and personal growth. Explore the complexities of art, philosophy, and enlightenment with this essential read, tailored for anyone seeking to appreciate the profound implications of aesthetic experience in our lives. Add this captivating paperback edition to your collection today, and enjoy FREE shipping!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141396965
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224


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'The artist is certainly the child of his age, but all the worse for him if he is at the same time its pupil, even worse its minion.'

On the Aesthetic Education of Man is one of the most profound works of German philosophy, in which Friedrich Schiller analyses politics, revolution and the history of ideas to define the relationship between beauty and art. Resulting from Schiller's deep disillusionment with the course of the French Revolution and expressed as a series of letters to a patron, On the Aesthetic Education of Man is an impassioned attempt to drag mankind upwards from failure to greatness through placing ideas of aesthetic education at the heart of the human experience- 'Our era has actually taken both wrong turnings, and has fallen prey to coarseness on the one path, lethargy and perversity on the other. Having strayed along both paths, it is beauty that can lead us back.' Schiller's arguments are as arresting, challenging and inspiring today as when they were first written - it is above all one of the great political statements from a time of revolutionary change.

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