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“In contrast to the values of morality, which depend on and encourage our similarities to each other, values like friendship or beauty depend on and encourage our differences. Ultimately, friendship is essential to our fashioning ourselves in ways that don't simply repeat the fashions of our surroundings: it is a mechanism of individuality.”

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Alexander Nehamas
Alexander Nehamas

Alexander Nehamas, born on March 22, 1946, is a renowned philosopher and scholar, known for his contributions to aesthetics and ethics. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Harvard University and taught there for many years. His work, 'The Experience of Beauty,' has had a profound impact on aesthetic theory. Nehamas is recognized for his academic achievements, both within the academic community and in the broader public culture. more

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