“The generation is unceasing. Beauty, as both Plato’s Symposium and everyday life confirm, prompts the begetting of children: when the eye sees someone beautiful, the whole body wants to reproduce the person.”
Quote by Elaine Scarry
Work
On Beauty and Being Just
This work delves into the philosophical concepts of beauty and justice, examining their interplay and implications in various contexts. more
Author
Elaine Scarry
Elaine Scarry is an American scholar known for her contributions to literary theory, cultural studies, and ethics. Her research spans a range of fields including aesthetics, narrative, and moral philosophy. more
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