The Origin of the Sense of Beauty: Some Suggestions Upon the Source and Development of the Aesthetic Feelings (1908)

""The Origin of the Sense of Beauty"" is a book written by Felix Clay and published in 1908. The book explores the source and development of aesthetic feelings, attempting to answer the question of why humans find certain things beautiful. Clay suggests that the sense of beauty is rooted in human evolution, as our ancestors developed a preference for certain colors, shapes, and sounds that were associated with survival and reproduction. He also explores the role of culture and education in shaping our aesthetic preferences. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of aesthetics and the various theories that have been proposed to explain the sense of beauty. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of art and aesthetics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.