The sublime provokes feelings of humility and greatness from "summary" of Critique of Judgement by Immanuel Kant
In the experience of the sublime, we are confronted with something so vast and powerful that our own existence seems insignificant in comparison. This overwhelming sense of magnitude induces feelings of humility, as we recognize our own limitations and insignificance in the face of such grandeur. At the same time, the sublime also evokes a sense of greatness within us. While we may feel small and insignificant in the presence of the sublime, we also experience a kind of admiration and awe for the object that inspires such feelings. This admiration can lead to a recognition of our own capacity for reason and un...
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