If we are in a general way permitted to regard human activity in the realm of the beautiful as a liberation of the soul, as a release from constraint and restriction, in short to consider that art does actually alleviate the most overpowering and tragic catastrophes by means of the creations it offers to our contemplation and enjoyment, it is the art of music which conducts us to the final summit of that ascent to freedom.
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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a 18th-century German philosopher. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a German philosopher and a major figure in the tradition of German idealism. His influence on Western philosophy extends across a wide range of topics—from metaphysical issues in epistemology and ontology, to political philosophy, to the philosophy of art and religion. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Art — Creativity, expression, and the role of art in society
- Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality