Chapter III.—Of the Sublime.

[§ 1.]Sublimity is the effect upon the mind of anything above it.[41]
[§ 2.]Burke's theory of the nature of the sublime incorrect, and why.[41]
[§ 3.]Danger is sublime, but not the fear of it.[42]
[§ 4.]The highest beauty is sublime.[42]
[§ 5.]And generally whatever elevates the mind.[42]
[§ 6.]The former division of the subject is therefore sufficient.[42]

PART II.

OF TRUTH.

SECTION I.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES RESPECTING IDEAS OF TRUTH.