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Feeling small and insignificant doesn't always have to be a negative sensation. Explore the sublime with a video analysis of Edmund Burke's 1757 work A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful, which delves into the benefits of feeling small in the context of the vast universe.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners compare the modern colloquial meaning of sublime with the more precise meaning used by Burke
- Encourage language arts classes to write poems about an aspect of their lives that they find truly sublime
Classroom Considerations
- The end of the video references Christianity in the context of the sublime; incorporate the discussion of religion into your philosophy lesson
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animation is engaging and illustrative
- Beneficial for multiple disciplines and grade levels
Cons
- None