A Dialogue On Beauty: In The Manner Of Plato (1731) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436724760)

A Dialogue On Beauty: In The Manner Of Plato (1731) is a book written by George Stubbes. The book is written in the style of a dialogue between two characters, Philonous and Theocles, who discuss the nature of beauty, its definition, and its importance. The book is heavily influenced by the works of Plato, and the dialogue format is similar to that used in many of Plato's works. The characters explore various aspects of beauty, including its relationship to truth, goodness, and morality. They also discuss the role of beauty in art, literature, and the natural world. Throughout the book, Stubbes presents a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the concept of beauty, drawing on a variety of philosophical and cultural traditions. The book is considered an important work in the history of aesthetics, and it continues to be studied and discussed by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Stubbes
ISBN-10: 1436724767
ISBN-13: 9781436724760
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d