The Sublime (1/2)

Some of the most memorable experiences in life fill us with a profound sense of wonder and awe. Philosophers consider these experiences examples of the sublime.

While experiences of the sublime are often overwhelming and overpowering, overall they are deeply empowering. According to Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), the sublime empowers us by revealing the greatness (i.e., the sublimity) of our rational minds.