Add Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“Beauty adds to goodness a relation to the cognitive faculty: so that "good" means that which simply pleases the appetite; while the "beautiful" is something pleasant to apprehend.”
About This Quote
Beauty enhances goodness by appealing to the mind, making the good not only satisfying but also intellectually pleasant.
In simple terms: Beauty makes good things more pleasing to understand.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty to enrich moral actions.
Themes
aesthetics
ethics
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- philosophy
- art criticism
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
pleasure
cognitive appreciation
virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does beauty influence moral judgments?
- Can something be good without being beautiful?
A Different Perspective
Beauty alone cannot guarantee moral goodness.
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