Beauty and the Beast: An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic by Stewart Andrew McDowall
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| Author | McDowall, Stewart Andrew, 1882-1935 |
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| LoC No. | 20018185 |
| Title | Beauty and the Beast: An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Beauty and the Beast: An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic" by Stewart Andrew McDowall is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the relationship between beauty and the natural world, proposing that beauty serves as a bridge to understanding deeper truths about reality, personal relationships, and the divine. McDowall's exploration offers a framework for examining aesthetic experiences and their implications for understanding love and God. The opening of the essay establishes McDowall’s intent to rethink traditional aesthetic philosophies, particularly emphasizing the importance of beauty as an integral part of human experience and existence. He introduces the idea that the perception of beauty arises from interactions with the natural world and explores historical perspectives on beauty, noting how philosophers and artists have struggled to capture its essence. Furthermore, the text hints at the connection between beauty and personal relationships, positing that beauty is intertwined with love and thus plays a crucial role in the evolution of the human spirit and understanding of God. This lays the groundwork for a more comprehensive examination of beauty's place in both evolution and spirituality throughout the essay. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BH: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Aesthetics |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43484 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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