Beauty Quote by Philippe Starck
“We have to replace beauty, which is a cultural concept, with goodness, which is a humanist concept.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Redefining Beauty, Philippe Starck, 2018
Replace fleeting aesthetic ideals with lasting humanist values like goodness and compassion.
In simple terms: Swap beauty for goodness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humanist values.
Themes
humanism
beauty
values
Mood
contemplative
optimistic
Type
philosophical
cultural
When to use this quote
- design
- education
- public policy
Key Concepts
philosophy
social ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design reflect goodness?
- What replaces beauty in cultural narratives?
A Different Perspective
Beauty still influences perception.
