“Without an allegiance to beauty, art degenerates into a caricature of itself. It is beauty that animates aesthetic experience, making it so seductive; but aesthetic experience itself degenerates into a kind of fetish or idol if it is held up as an end in itself, untested by the rest of life.”
Quote by Roger Kimball
Work
Experiments Against Reality: The Fate of Culture in the Postmodern Age
This book delves into the philosophical implications of postmodernism, examining its influence on cultural norms and societal structures in the contemporary world. more
Author
Roger Kimball
Roger Kimball, born in 1953, is an accomplished editor known for his sharp insights and profound understanding of literature, art, and culture. He has extensive experience in the publishing industry, having served as an editor for several prominent publishing houses, including The New Criterion and The New York Sun. Kimball's editorial work has had a significant impact on many writers and thinkers. more
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