Poetry, images and visions: William Blake.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine October 1, 2002 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2002.188 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractWilliam Blake, the British artist, poet, and engraver, opposed the 'tyranny of reason'—rational philosophies promoted with religious zeal. His visionary, mystical works are contrasted with his eclectic reading and sharp social criticism. Blake's work is also related to early discourse on science, as illustrated by his images 'Ancient of Days' and 'Newton'.
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| Key finding | Blake opposed the 'tyranny of reason' and his visionary works are contrasted with his eclectic reading and social criticism, while also engaging with early scientific discourse. |
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'.