“Permitted to inhabit neither the realm of the ideal nor the realm of the real, to be neither aspiration nor companion, beauty comes to us like a fugitive bird unable to fly, unable to land.”
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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