Poetry, images and visions: William Blake.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine October 1, 2002 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2002.188 via PubMed
Summary
William Blake, the British artist, poet, and engraver, is examined as a thinker who opposed the 'tyranny of reason' and rational philosophies promoted with religious zeal. His visionary and mystical works are contrasted with his eclectic reading and sharp social criticism. Blake's work is also related to early discourse on science, supported by images of his 'Ancient of Days' and 'Newton'.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key finding | Blake opposed the 'tyranny of reason' and rational philosophies, and his work engages with early discourse on science. |
Abstract
This article focuses on the work of William Blake (1757-1827), British artist, poet and engraver. Blake is discussed as a thinker opposed to the 'tyranny of reason' interpreted as rational philosophies promoted with a religious zeal. The visionary, mystical character of some of Blake's works is contrasted with his eclectic reading and sharp social criticism. Blake's work is related to the early discourse on science. The article is supported by the images of his two works, the 'Ancient of Days' and the 'Newton'.