Succession

“Aesthetic ideas are those representations that contain a wealth of thoughts which ad infinitum draw after it a succession of thoughts.  Such ideas draw us into an immeasurable prospect, e.g. Milton’s saying, “Female light mixes itself with male light, to unknown ends.”  Through this soulful idea the mind is set into continuous motion.”  Kant, anthropology lecture (1792-93)

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