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Philosophy In A New Key: A Study In The Symbolism Of Reason, Rite, And Art
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Modern Theories Of Meaning Usually Culminate In A Critique Of Science. This Book Presents A Study Of Human Intelligence Beginning With A Semantic Theory And Leading Into A Critique Of Music.By Implication It Sets Up A Theory Of All The Arts; The Transference Of Its Basic Concepts To Other Arts Than Music Is Not Developed, But It Is Sketched, Mainly In The Chapter On Artistic Import. Thoughtful Readers Of The Original Edition Discovered These Farreaching Ideas Quickly Enough As The Career Of The Book Shows: It Is As Applicable To Literature, Art And Music As To The Field Of Philosophy Itself.The Topics It Deals With Are Many: Language, Sacrament, Myth, Music, Abstraction, Fact, Knowledgeto Name Only The Main Ones. But Through Them All Goes The Principal Theme, Symbolic Transformation As The Essential Activity Of Human Minds. This Central Idea, Emphasizing As It Does The Notion Of Symbolism, Brings Mrs. Langer'S Book Into Line With The Prevailing Interest In Semantics. All Profound Issues Of Our Age Seem To Center Around The Basic Concepts Of Symbolism And Meaning. The Formative, Creative, Articulating Power Of Symbols Is The Tonic Chord Which Thinkers Of All Schools And Many Diverse Fields Are Unmistakably Striking; The Surprising, Farreaching Implications Of This New Fundamental Conception Constitute What Mrs. Langer Has Called Philosophy In A New Key.Mrs. Langer'S Book Brings The Discussion Of Symbolism Into A Wider General Use Than Criticism Of Word Meaning. Her Volume Is Vigorous, Effective, And Well Written And Will Appeal To Everyone Interested In The Contemporary Problems Of Philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Philosophy in a New Key'? A: The main theme of 'Philosophy in a New Key' is symbolic transformation as the essential activity of human minds, exploring how symbolism connects to meaning across various arts, including music, literature, and philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Philosophy in a New Key' is Susanne K. Langer, a notable philosopher known for her contributions to aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including language, myth, music, abstraction, fact, and knowledge, all centered around the concept of symbolism and its transformative power.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition, indicating that it has not been previously used and is in excellent shape.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This edition of 'Philosophy in a New Key' contains 313 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, which is convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: When was 'Philosophy in a New Key' first published? A: The book was first published on January 1, 1957, and the current edition is the third, published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in cognitive psychology? A: Yes, 'Philosophy in a New Key' is categorized under Cognitive Psychology, making it suitable for readers interested in the interplay between philosophy and cognitive processes.
- Q: What is the significance of Mrs. Langer's work? A: Mrs. Langer's work is significant for its exploration of symbolism's role in human thought and creativity, contributing to contemporary discussions in philosophy and the arts.
- Q: Does the book include discussions relevant to contemporary philosophy? A: Yes, the book engages with contemporary problems of philosophy, particularly the relevance of symbolism and meaning in current discourse.