The sublime reveals the limits of human understanding from "summary" of Critique of Judgement by Immanuel Kant
The experience of the sublime, according to Kant, is one that goes beyond mere beauty. While beauty appeals to our sensuous faculties, the sublime elicits a sense of awe and wonder that surpasses our ability to fully comprehend or articulate. It is in this encounter with the sublime that we come face to face with the limits of our understanding. Kant argues that the sublime reveals the inadequacy of our cognitive faculties in the face of something truly immense or overwhelming. When we are confronted with the vastness of a mountain range or the power of a thunderstorm, we are forced to acknowledge our own limitations in grasping the full scope of such phenomena. Our rational faculties are unable to fully encompass or explain the experience of the sublime, leaving us in a state of awe and uncertainty. The sublime also challenges our sense of control and mastery over the world. In the face of something awe-inspiring, we are reminded of our own smallnes...
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