Aesthetical And Philosophical Essays

The German philosopher and poet Friedrich Schiller published a book of essays titled Aesthetical and Philosophical Essays. By studying many facets of art and beauty and their significance in human life Schiller discusses the idea of aesthetics and how it may help society progress in these articles. Additionally he talks about the sublime and how it links to viewers moral and emotional reactions to art. Additionally Schiller discusses a number of issues pertaining to morality society and human nature. He discusses for instance the limits of reason and the value of intuition in comprehending reality. Additionally he considers how human behaviour strikes a balance between freedom and need as well as how religion may uphold or undermine moral norms. Schillers Aesthetical and Philosophical Essays are an important contribution to aesthetic and philosophical philosophy that shed light on the human condition.