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Explore the profound impact of the third Earl of Shaftesbury on eighteenth-century literature. While often recognized as a leader of the Moral Sense school of philosophers, his contributions to literary theory are equally significant. This Routledge Library Edition provides a detailed account of his aesthetic and literary thought, offering a fresh perspective on his intellectual legacy. This study examines his specific discussions regarding the imagination, ridicule, aesthetic judgment, and the sublime. By analyzing his work, readers can see how he anticipated the ideas of major later writers including Burke, Coleridge, and Kant. Originally published in 1951, this text remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of historical literature and eighteenth-century philosophy. It places Shaftesbury's thought within its proper historical and intellectual context, making it an essential addition to any academic library.

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Examines Shaftesbury's specific contributions to eighteenth-century aesthetic and literary theory.

Analyzes his influential discussions on the imagination, ridicule, and the sublime.

Traces how his ideas anticipated the work of later thinkers like Burke, Coleridge, and Kant.

Provides a scholarly account of his role beyond the Moral Sense school of philosophy.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions focused on 18th Century Literature.

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29 January 2020
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