Beauty and the Beast: An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic

By Stewart Andrew McDowall

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Discover how the perception of beauty unlocks profound insights into love, relationships, and the very nature of existence.

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Philosophy & Ethics Psychiatry/Psychology

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2013-08-16

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Summary

"Beauty and the Beast: An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic" by Stewart Andrew McDowall is an early 20th-century philosophical work that suggests beauty connects us to deeper understandings of reality and love. It starts by questioning old ideas about beauty, highlighting its importance in human life. McDowall thinks that we see beauty when we connect with nature. The author looks at how thinkers and artists have tried to grasp beauty and its connection with our relationships, even hinting that beauty is wrapped up in love. Through this, the work purposes beauty is key to expanding our souls and grasp of the divine.