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“The human mind is often, and I think it is for the most part, in a state neither of pain nor pleasure, which I call a state of indifference.”

Quote by Edmund Burke

Book:A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful

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A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful

Written by a renowned philosopher, this work examines the fundamental nature of the sublime and beautiful, analyzing their effects on human psychology and aesthetics. It explores the origins of these ideas and their role in shaping human experience and understanding. more

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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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