Critique of Judgment (Immanuel Kant)

Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Judgment" explores how humans perceive beauty and aesthetic value. It examines how we judge artworks, nature, and experiences, balancing our subjective feelings with universal principles. Kant suggests that aesthetic judgments are both personal and shared—they depend on individual taste but also invoke a sense of commonality. The book also discusses the concept of the sublime, where something is awe-inspiring yet vast or powerful. Overall, it aims to understand how beauty and taste influence human experience, connecting our emotions with reason and offering a foundation for the shared appreciation of art and nature.