French Literature Reviews - 2026
Sweetness in Modern Thought - Aesthetics and Philosophy of a Concept (ed. by L. Boulègue, M. Jones-Davies, F. Malhomme)
Philosophy, Anthropology and Ideas
Sweetness in Modern Thought - Aesthetics and Philosophy of a Concept
(eds. Laurence Boulègue, Margaret Jones-Davies, Florence Malhomme)
Classiques Garnier
ISBN 978-2-406-06552-4
EAN 9782406065524
407 pages - Paperback - 49.00 €
By suspending the violence of their passions and desires, human beings prove capable of fostering a harmonious and respectful relationship with themselves, with others, and with the world, engaging in a dialogue with the sweetness of truth and the beauty of art that recreates it.
The concept of sweetness has long occupied a nuanced place in European aesthetics, ethics, and philosophical inquiry, often serving as a counterpoint to the intensity of human passions and desires. Within the broader history of ideas, reflections on gentleness, harmony, and sensory or intellectual pleasure have frequently intersected with discussions concerning virtue, perception, and the reception of art. Readers interested in the intersections of philosophy, aesthetics, and setTheme the history of concepts may find this publication relevant to their pursuits.