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What is beauty? Why does art move us? Immanuel Kant's Critique of Aesthetic Judgement stands at the heart of every modern debate on taste, art, and the power of perception. With clarity and depth, Kant's critical philosophical analysis explores how we judge beauty-whether in nature or in art-unravelling the mysteries of aesthetic pleasure and the limits of reason. This philosophical aesthetics book, enriched by seven incisive introductory essays, detailed notes, and a thorough analytical index, offers both a guiding hand for newcomers and a rewarding challenge for seasoned scholars of philosophy. A cornerstone of 18th century philosophy and a defining work of the Enlightenment philosophy era, this volume reveals the origins of aesthetic theory exploration and the enduring influence of German philosophy. Kant's exploration of judgement in art and beauty shaped not only his later works, including the Critique of Pure Reason, but also the trajectory of Western thought. Academic philosophy readers and collectors of classic literature will find in this philosophical essays collection a rare blend of intellectual rigour and timeless relevance. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.