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Philosophy in a New Key : a Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art by Susanne K.Langer is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Philosophy in a New Key : a Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art about?
The central problem of this interesting book is to ascertain precisely the functions served by myth, ritual, and especially the arts, and to develop an adequate theory of artistic significance. Mrs. Langer's development of her theme within the framework of a general theory of symbolism, in accordance with her conviction that the coming period of creative philosophy will use the distinctions of symbolic analysis as its key concepts is the novel approach of this book. - Journal of Philosophy, on back cover.
Who reads Philosophy in a New Key : a Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Susanne K.Langer
- Publisher
- COPYRIGHT
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780674665002
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Psychology, Science, Social_sciences
- Rating
- 4.07 / 5 (121 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14