Beautiful Quote by Aristotle
“The beautiful is that which is desirable in itself.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, Book X, 4th century BC
Beauty is valuable when it is desired for its own sake.
In simple terms: Beauty valued for itself.
Key Takeaway
Seek intrinsic beauty.
Themes
beauty
desirability
intrinsic value
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- personal taste
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy of value
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we desire some things for themselves?
- Can beauty exist without desire?
A Different Perspective
Not all desirable things are beautiful.
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