Between Reason and Sensibility: The Manifestation Mechanism of Freedom in Kant's Aesthetics

  • Xue Fei Wang University of Jinan, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/hssr.v8n3p66
Keywords: judgment criticism, Kant's aesthetics, freedom

Abstract

This paper centers on Kant’s Critique of Judgment to explore the manifestation mechanism of "freedom" in aesthetics. It points out that Kant achieves a reconciliation between reason and sensibility through aesthetic judgment, thereby providing an experiential intermediary path for the concept of freedom. The article analyzes the four dimensions of aesthetic judgment and the free creativity of art and genius, and combines Schiller, Hegel, Heidegger, and others responses to Kants aesthetics of freedom to reveal how Kant bridges the gap between nature and freedom through aesthetic activities, thus constructing the philosophical foundation of modern aesthetics.

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Published
2025-05-27
How to Cite
Wang, X. F. (2025, May 27). Between Reason and Sensibility: The Manifestation Mechanism of Freedom in Kant’s Aesthetics. Humanities and Social Science Research, 8(3), p66. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30560/hssr.v8n3p66
Issue
Vol 8 No 3 (2025)
Section
Articles
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