Perfection and Becoming: A Study of the Metaphysical Core of Hegel's Aesthetics

In Hegel’s aesthetics, the element of speculative philosophy is always a notorious aspect that attracts the most complaints from modern art criticism. The book, however, justifies the intelligibility in art in light of Hegel’s philosophy of metaphysics.

The author explores the philosophical motivations of Hegelian aesthetics, its underlying logic, the relationship between metaphysical core and artistic expression, as well as the contemporary significance and value of metaphysicalised theorie...