Art Philosophy: Classic Readings (English Photographic Reprint Edition) (English Photographic Reprint Edition)

Author: Walter Benjamin
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: On one hand, this book delves into the differences in human nature as presented through artistic issues, broadening readers' perspectives and sharpening their ability to make independent judgments. On the other hand, it also serves as a warning that language, while guiding people to question, may trap them in self-reinforcing interpretations. Such interpretations are merely one way of understanding and cannot be considered absolutely just or unique. It is particularly noteworthy that once an understanding of essence is formed, the essence itself has already moved far away, reappearing as the unspoken "existence of nothingness." Art, like all human questions, will continue to be interpreted and pursued. The ideal way to study Western humanities is to engage with classical original texts from the outset, thereby avoiding numerous translations and reducing the risk of distortion. The Peking University Western Studies Reprint Series first launched a philosophy series that covers the main branches of philosophy in general terms. All the works have been rigorously selected by renowned scholars in their respective fields to systematically and comprehensively meet the learning needs of students of Western philosophy. This series is exported by the world-famous higher education publishing house, Thomson, and fully embodies its consistent style of simplicity and precision, making it an excellent introductory textbook.