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On Beauty And Being Just.
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Have We Become Beautyblind? For Two Decades Or More In The Humanities, Various Political Arguments Have Been Put Forward Against Beauty: That It Distracts Us From More Important Issues; That It Is The Handmaiden Of Privilege; And That It Masks Political Interests. In On Beauty And Being Just Elaine Scarry Not Only Defends Beauty From The Political Arguments Against It But Also Argues That Beauty Does Indeed Press Us Toward A Greater Concern For Justice. Taking Inspiration From Writers And Thinkers As Diverse As Homer, Plato, Marcel Proust, Simone Weil, And Iris Murdoch As Well As Her Own Experiences, Scarry Offers Up An Elegant, Passionate Manifesto For The Revival Of Beauty In Our Intellectual Work As Well As Our Homes, Museums, And Classrooms.Scarry Argues That Our Responses To Beauty Are Perceptual Events Of Profound Significance For The Individual And For Society. Presenting Us With A Rare And Exceptional Opportunity To Witness Fairness, Beauty Assists Us In Our Attention To Justice. The Beautiful Object Renders Fairness, An Abstract Concept, Concrete By Making It Directly Available To Our Sensory Perceptions. With Its Direct Appeal To The Senses, Beauty Stops Us, Transfixes Us, Fills Us With A Surfeit Of Aliveness. In So Doing, It Takes The Individual Away From The Center Of His Or Her Selfpreoccupation And Thus Prompts A Distribution Of Attention Outward Toward Others And, Ultimately, She Contends, Toward Ethical Fairness.Scarry, Author Of The Landmark The Body In Pain And One Of Our Bravest And Most Creative Thinkers, Offers Us Here Philosophical Critique Written With Clarity And Conviction As Well As A Passionate Plea That We Change The Way We Think About Beauty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Beauty and Being Just'? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' explores the relationship between beauty and justice, arguing that an appreciation for beauty can lead to a greater concern for fairness and ethical considerations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'On Beauty and Being Just' is Elaine Scarry, a notable thinker known for her works in the humanities.
- Q: What type of book is 'On Beauty and Being Just'? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' is categorized as an essay, focusing on philosophical discussions related to beauty and ethics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' is available as a new hardcover book.
- Q: When was 'On Beauty and Being Just' published? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' was published on August 23, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'On Beauty and Being Just' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature of 'On Beauty and Being Just' is that it is a used book in good condition, providing thoughtful insights into beauty and justice.
- Q: Is there any specific style or approach in the book? A: Elaine Scarry employs a philosophical critique with clarity and conviction, drawing on a diverse range of thinkers and her own experiences.
- Q: Can this book be useful for students and educators? A: Yes, 'On Beauty and Being Just' offers valuable insights that can enrich discussions in academic settings, making it a useful resource for students and educators alike.