Reid and His French Disciples: Aesthetics and Metaphysics (Brill's Studies in Intellectual History) (Brill's Studies in Itellectual History) [Hardcover]

James W. Manns (Author)

Book Description

Series: Brill's Studies in Itellectual History | Publication Date: January 1, 1994

This text opens with a detailed account of Thomas Reid's expressionist aesthetic theory, integrating it into his metaphysical, epistemological and metaphilosophical viewpoints, each of which is examined closely in turn. It then traces the influence which Reid, an 18th century Scottish thinker, exercised on 19th century French philosophy, an influence which proves considerable. Victor Cousin, the most significant philosophical figure in post-Napoleonic France, was profoundly impressed by Reid's thinking. The author demonstrates the depth and extent of his dependence in epistemological, metaphysical and aesthetic matters. He then pursues Cousin's (hence Reid's) legacy through three succeeding generations of French academics and intellectuals, focusing throughout on the development of the expressionist aesthetic. Principal among these heritors are Theodore Jouffroy, Charles Leveque and Sully-Prudhomme.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..".an insightful, readable, and at times humorous discussion of certain aspects of the political and intellectual life of France in the last century.'
G.J. Dalcourt, "Choice, 1994.
'"This study is clearly written and makes its case for the significant influence of the Scottish tradition on nineteenth-century French thinkers.'
C.J.T. Talar, "Religious Studies Review, 1995.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 225 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004099425
• ISBN-13: 978-9004099425
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,537,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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