“For there is in mankind an unfortunate propensity to make themselves, their views and their works, the measure of excellence in every thing whatsoever”
Quote by Edmund Burke
Work
A Philosophical Inquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful
Written by a renowned philosopher, the book examines the nature of the sublime and beautiful, their psychological effects, and their role in shaping human aesthetics and ethics. more
Author
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, a British statesman and writer, was born on January 12, 1729, and died on July 9, 1797. He was one of the most prominent political thinkers of the 18th century, known for his profound insights into liberty, democracy, and conservatism. more
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