Philosophy in a new key
Subtitle: a study in the symbolism of reason, rite, and art
By: by Susanne K.Langer.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1957
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass; London
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 313
ISBN-13: 9780674665033
Description: 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.
Notes: Previous ed., 1951.
Table of contents: title: The new key; title: Symbolic transformation; title: The logic of signs and symbols; title: Discursive forms and presentational forms; title: Language; title: Life-symbols : the roots of sacrament; title: Life-symbols : the roots of myth; title: On significance in music; title: The genesis of artistic import; title: The fabric of meaning