The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Ep. 320: Friedrich Schlegel on Romanticism (Part One)
Jun 26, 2023
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Romantic Poesy's Aim
- Romantic poesy is a progressive, universal art form.
- It aims to unite all art forms, philosophy, and rhetoric, blending poetry with prose, art with nature, and life with society.
Poesy and the Absolute
- Schlegel's view on poesy contrasts with Kant's rejection of intellectual intuition.
- Poesy, similar to Schiller's play drive, offers access to the absolute, bridging the gap between the finite and infinite.
Democratization of Poesy
- Schlegel views the ability for free play and creativity as universal, shared by all humans.
- He believes that with a proper critical framework, we can guide aesthetic sensibilities and generate exceptional art.