Immanuel Kant’s Theory of the Sublime

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology (2023)
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Abstract

While experiences of the sublime are often overwhelming and overpowering, overall they are deeply empowering. According to Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), the sublime empowers us by revealing the greatness (i.e., the sublimity) of our rational minds. This essay summarizes Kant’s theory of the sublime.

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Matthew Sanderson
West Shore Community College, Scottville, Michigan

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