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The Absolute as Art - A "Deep Dive" into Hegel's Philosophy
Hegel discusses the relationship between Spirit and Art in the section on Absolute Mind in his Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences. He argues that Art is a manifestation of the Absolute Mind, but it is limited by its sensuous externality and cannot fully express the infinite nature of Spirit.
Here are some of the key points Hegel makes about the relationship between Spirit and Art:
● Art arises from the need to give a concrete form to the abstract idea of Spirit. As the subjective consciousness of the Absolute Spirit takes shape, its immediacy produces the factor of finitude in Art.
● Art is limited by its sensuous externality. The beauty of art is tied to its physical manifestation, which is a finite and imperfect representation of the infinite Spirit.
● The beauty of art is characterized by the unity of nature and spirit. However, this unity is immediate and not spiritual. In a spiritual unity, the natural would be superseded by the spirit
.
● Art requires a "characteristic, meaningful nature-form which is significant of spirit" in order to express spiritual truth. This form is most fully realized in the human form.
● The artist's "enthusiasm," or inspiration, is a kind of divine force that works through the artist. The artist is a "master of the God" only in the sense that their technical skill and genius allow them to give form to the divine inspiration.
● The history of art reflects the development of Spirit. For example, the progression from symbolic art to classical art to romantic art mirrors the growing self-consciousness of Spirit.
● Beautiful art can only exist in religions where the spiritual principle is concrete and intrinsically free, but not yet absolute. In religions that are still tied to sensuous externality, art may actually signal the decline of that religion because it points to the need for a higher form of spiritual expression.
● Art, like religion, has its future in true religion. The limited value of the Idea expressed in art passes into the universality of revelation, where Spirit is fully known as free intelligence.
● Ultimately, the unity of Art and Religion is found in Philosophy. Philosophy grasps the necessity and freedom of the Absolute Idea through self-conscious thought, unifying the intuitive vision of Art and the representational form of Religion.
In conclusion, for Hegel, Art is an essential stage in the development of Absolute Mind, but it is a stage that must be superseded by the higher unity of thought found in Philosophy.
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Here are some of the key points Hegel makes about the relationship between Spirit and Art:
● Art arises from the need to give a concrete form to the abstract idea of Spirit. As the subjective consciousness of the Absolute Spirit takes shape, its immediacy produces the factor of finitude in Art.
● Art is limited by its sensuous externality. The beauty of art is tied to its physical manifestation, which is a finite and imperfect representation of the infinite Spirit.
● The beauty of art is characterized by the unity of nature and spirit. However, this unity is immediate and not spiritual. In a spiritual unity, the natural would be superseded by the spirit
.
● Art requires a "characteristic, meaningful nature-form which is significant of spirit" in order to express spiritual truth. This form is most fully realized in the human form.
● The artist's "enthusiasm," or inspiration, is a kind of divine force that works through the artist. The artist is a "master of the God" only in the sense that their technical skill and genius allow them to give form to the divine inspiration.
● The history of art reflects the development of Spirit. For example, the progression from symbolic art to classical art to romantic art mirrors the growing self-consciousness of Spirit.
● Beautiful art can only exist in religions where the spiritual principle is concrete and intrinsically free, but not yet absolute. In religions that are still tied to sensuous externality, art may actually signal the decline of that religion because it points to the need for a higher form of spiritual expression.
● Art, like religion, has its future in true religion. The limited value of the Idea expressed in art passes into the universality of revelation, where Spirit is fully known as free intelligence.
● Ultimately, the unity of Art and Religion is found in Philosophy. Philosophy grasps the necessity and freedom of the Absolute Idea through self-conscious thought, unifying the intuitive vision of Art and the representational form of Religion.
In conclusion, for Hegel, Art is an essential stage in the development of Absolute Mind, but it is a stage that must be superseded by the higher unity of thought found in Philosophy.
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"Dare to use your own reason" - Immanuel Kant
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By Robbert VeenHegel discusses the relationship between Spirit and Art in the section on Absolute Mind in his Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences. He argues that Art is a manifestation of the Absolute Mind, but it is limited by its sensuous externality and cannot fully express the infinite nature of Spirit.
Here are some of the key points Hegel makes about the relationship between Spirit and Art:
● Art arises from the need to give a concrete form to the abstract idea of Spirit. As the subjective consciousness of the Absolute Spirit takes shape, its immediacy produces the factor of finitude in Art.
● Art is limited by its sensuous externality. The beauty of art is tied to its physical manifestation, which is a finite and imperfect representation of the infinite Spirit.
● The beauty of art is characterized by the unity of nature and spirit. However, this unity is immediate and not spiritual. In a spiritual unity, the natural would be superseded by the spirit
.
● Art requires a "characteristic, meaningful nature-form which is significant of spirit" in order to express spiritual truth. This form is most fully realized in the human form.
● The artist's "enthusiasm," or inspiration, is a kind of divine force that works through the artist. The artist is a "master of the God" only in the sense that their technical skill and genius allow them to give form to the divine inspiration.
● The history of art reflects the development of Spirit. For example, the progression from symbolic art to classical art to romantic art mirrors the growing self-consciousness of Spirit.
● Beautiful art can only exist in religions where the spiritual principle is concrete and intrinsically free, but not yet absolute. In religions that are still tied to sensuous externality, art may actually signal the decline of that religion because it points to the need for a higher form of spiritual expression.
● Art, like religion, has its future in true religion. The limited value of the Idea expressed in art passes into the universality of revelation, where Spirit is fully known as free intelligence.
● Ultimately, the unity of Art and Religion is found in Philosophy. Philosophy grasps the necessity and freedom of the Absolute Idea through self-conscious thought, unifying the intuitive vision of Art and the representational form of Religion.
In conclusion, for Hegel, Art is an essential stage in the development of Absolute Mind, but it is a stage that must be superseded by the higher unity of thought found in Philosophy.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-philosophy-channel--4573240/support.
"Dare to use your own reason" - Immanuel Kant
Here are some of the key points Hegel makes about the relationship between Spirit and Art:
● Art arises from the need to give a concrete form to the abstract idea of Spirit. As the subjective consciousness of the Absolute Spirit takes shape, its immediacy produces the factor of finitude in Art.
● Art is limited by its sensuous externality. The beauty of art is tied to its physical manifestation, which is a finite and imperfect representation of the infinite Spirit.
● The beauty of art is characterized by the unity of nature and spirit. However, this unity is immediate and not spiritual. In a spiritual unity, the natural would be superseded by the spirit
.
● Art requires a "characteristic, meaningful nature-form which is significant of spirit" in order to express spiritual truth. This form is most fully realized in the human form.
● The artist's "enthusiasm," or inspiration, is a kind of divine force that works through the artist. The artist is a "master of the God" only in the sense that their technical skill and genius allow them to give form to the divine inspiration.
● The history of art reflects the development of Spirit. For example, the progression from symbolic art to classical art to romantic art mirrors the growing self-consciousness of Spirit.
● Beautiful art can only exist in religions where the spiritual principle is concrete and intrinsically free, but not yet absolute. In religions that are still tied to sensuous externality, art may actually signal the decline of that religion because it points to the need for a higher form of spiritual expression.
● Art, like religion, has its future in true religion. The limited value of the Idea expressed in art passes into the universality of revelation, where Spirit is fully known as free intelligence.
● Ultimately, the unity of Art and Religion is found in Philosophy. Philosophy grasps the necessity and freedom of the Absolute Idea through self-conscious thought, unifying the intuitive vision of Art and the representational form of Religion.
In conclusion, for Hegel, Art is an essential stage in the development of Absolute Mind, but it is a stage that must be superseded by the higher unity of thought found in Philosophy.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-philosophy-channel--4573240/support.
"Dare to use your own reason" - Immanuel Kant