Essay On Beauty And Essays On The Nature And Principles Of Taste

by Francis Jeffrey, Archibald Alison, Lord Jeffrey

Book Overview

""Essay On Beauty And Essays On The Nature And Principles Of Taste"" is a collection of essays written by Lord Jeffrey, a Scottish judge and literary critic, in the late 18th century. The book explores the concept of beauty and the principles of taste, examining the role of the senses, imagination, and reason in aesthetic judgment. Lord Jeffrey argues that beauty is not merely a matter of personal preference but is rooted in objective principles that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163524336
• ISBN13: 9781163524336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"