Philosophical Sketches

by Susanne K. Langer

Susanne K. Langer applies her unique philosophical technique to the investigation of "felt experiences," to the relationship of mind and emotion. Her essays deal with the practical issues of the psychology of self, the origin of speech, the definition of symbol and art, and the consequences of a technological orientation on society and the individual. Preliminary sketches for a larger work, they serve as an introduction to an important new concept by one of America's outstanding philosophers.

Genres: Philosophy

190 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1962

About the author

Susanne Katherina Langer (née Knauth) (December 20, 1895 – July 17, 1985) was an American philosopher of mind and of art, who was influenced by Ernst Cassirer and Alfred North Whitehead. She was one of the first women to achieve an academic career in philosophy and the first woman to be popularly and professionally recognized as an American philosopher. Langer is best known for her 1942 book entitled, Philosophy in a New Key. (wikipedia)