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Art and Scholasticism With Other Essays

Art and Scholasticism With Other Essays

Maritain, Jacques
Scanlan, J. F.

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PhilosophyLetters & EssaysCatholicism

ISBN10: 1161393587
ISBN13: 9781161393583
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 188
Weight: 1.61
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Art and Scholasticism With Other Essays is a collection of essays by Jacques Maritain, a French philosopher and theologian. The book includes Maritain's reflections on the relationship between art and philosophy, particularly in the context of Scholasticism, a medieval school of thought that emphasized the use of reason in understanding the world. Maritain argues that art and philosophy are complementary fields, each offering unique insights into the human experience. In addition to the title essay, the book includes several other essays on topics such as the nature of poetry, the role of the artist in society, and the relationship between faith and reason. Maritain's writing is characterized by his deep engagement with Catholic theology and philosophy, as well as his commitment to humanism and social justice. Overall, Art and Scholasticism With Other Essays is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of art, philosophy, and spirituality. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas, the philosophy of art, or the role of religion in intellectual life.1924. This work contains the essays entitled: Schoolmen and the Theory of Art; Speculative Order and the Practical Order; Making and Action; Art an Intellectual Virtue; Art and Beauty; Rules of Art; Purity of Art; Christian Art; Art and Morality; Frontiers of Poetry; An Essay on Art; Some Reflections Upon Religious Art; also found within is a list of principal notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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