Henry Home Kames
Henry Home, Lord Kames was a Scottish writer, philosopher and judge who played a major role in Scotland's Agricultural Revolution. A central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, he was a founding member of the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh and active in The Select Society. Home acted as patron to some of the most influential thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, including philosopher David Hume, economist Adam Smith, writer James Boswell, philosopher William Cullen and naturalist John Walker.
Elements of Criticism, Volume II.
Discover the hidden rules that dictate our feelings about art and literature, from what makes something fitting to what makes it fall flat.
By Henry Home Kames
Elements of Criticism, Volume III.
Discover how writers use the art of comparison to deepen understanding and stir emotions, shaping our connection to literature.
By Henry Home Kames
Elements of Criticism, Volume I.
Explore a world where art shapes society and emotions refine taste, guiding readers toward a deeper appreciation of beauty.
By Henry Home Kames