Poetry, Beauty, and Contemplation : The Complete Aesthetics of Jacques Maritain /

"Poetry, Beauty, and Contemplation provides a basic introduction to, and an extensive examination of, Maritain's philosophy of art and beauty. The book begins with a brief biographical sketch of Maritain's early years, including the early influences on his philosophy (Henri Bergson an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Trapani, John G.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, District of Columbia : Catholic University of America Press, 2011.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Maritain, Jacques, > 1882-1973.
Maritain, Jacques, > 1882-1973 > Aesthetics.
Philosophy.
Philosophy & Religion.
Aesthetics.
ART > General.
PHILOSOPHY > Aesthetics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Historical background: Maritain's personal development
  • Theoretical background: Maritain's philosophical development
  • The foundation of Maritain's epistemological uniqueness
  • The fundamentals of Maritain's aesthetics
  • Maritain's notions of poetry and poetic knowledge
  • Two pathways discerned: the priority of poetry, 1920-1927
  • Two pathways clarified: Maritain's turn to poetic knowledge, 1927-1938
  • The perception of beauty: the key to resolution
  • Maritain on contemplation and beauty
  • The integration of poetry, beauty, and contemplation.

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