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“Where beauty is worshipped for beauty's sake as a goddess, independent of and superior to morality and philosophy, the most horrible putrefaction is apt to set in. The lives of the aesthetes are the far from edifying commentary on the religion of beauty.”

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Book:The collected works of Aldous Huxley
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The collected works of Aldous Huxley

This collection brings together a wide range of works by Aldous Huxley, including his influential novels, such as 'Brave New World' and 'Island,' as well as his insightful essays on philosophy, science, and culture. The collection offers a comprehensive overview of Huxley's intellectual journey and his exploration of complex themes like human nature, technological advancement, and the nature of reality. more

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Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more

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