Profundity

Profundity, Volume 1, by Jean G Harrell offers a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy, metaphysics, and ethics and moral philosophy. Addressing the perceived crisis in contemporary philosophy, Harrell challenges the common assumption that all human values are contextually dependent. Instead, she argues for the existence of a single universal value shared by all humans: profundity, or depth. This work provides the first full-scale treatment of profundity within the history of Western philosophy, offering a rigorous examination of how this value functions across different human experiences.

The text explores how profundity manifests through fundamental sensory patterns, specifically auditory and visual experiences. Harrell analyzes these patterns as they appear in music, the visual arts, religious doctrine, and literature. By examining these connections, the book presents a radical rethinking of creativity and the nature of universal values. This scholarly work serves as a critical resource for readers interested in metaphysics and philosophical criticism.