Aesthetic experiences can evoke a sense of wonder and awe from "summary" of The Sense of Beauty by George Santayana
In aesthetic experiences, we often encounter moments that provoke a profound emotional response within us. These experiences have the power to stir our senses and awaken a sense of wonder and awe that transcends our ordinary perceptual encounters. When we come across beauty in art, nature, or daily life, we are struck by a sense of the sublime that overwhelms us with its intensity and grandeur.
The feeling of wonder that arises from aesthetic experiences is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It is not merely a fleeting emotion, but a deep and profound response to the beauty and harmony that we perceive in the world around us. Wonder is a state of mind that combines both astonishment and reverence, as we are simultaneously amazed by the beauty before us and humbled by its presence.
Aesthetic experiences have the power to transport us beyond the mundane concerns of everyday life and connect us to something greater than ourselves. In moments of aesthetic contemplation, we are able to transcend our individual existence and experience a sense of unity with the world around us. This fee...
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