Publisher's Synopsis
Essays, Aesthetical and Philosophical: Including the Dissertation on the Connection between the Animal and Spiritual in Man is a collection of essays written by Friedrich Schiller and published in 1900. The book contains a series of philosophical and aesthetic essays that explore a range of topics, including the nature of beauty, the role of art in society, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual dimensions of human existence.The centerpiece of the book is Schiller's Dissertation on the Connection between the Animal and Spiritual in Man, which explores the relationship between the body and the soul. Schiller argues that the human spirit is not simply a product of the physical body, but rather a distinct entity that is intimately connected to the body. He examines the ways in which the body and the soul interact with one another, and how this interaction shapes our experiences of the world.Throughout the book, Schiller draws on a range of philosophical and literary traditions, including Kantian philosophy, Romanticism, and classical literature. He offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on some of the most fundamental questions of human existence, and his essays continue to be widely read and studied today.Overall, Essays, Aesthetical and Philosophical is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the physical and spiritual dimensions of human existence.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.
