Beauty: aesthetic or moral ideal?

Philosophy is often thought of as proceeding via elaborate conceptual systems. But sometimes, a choice phrase is all you need to get you thinking. 

We live in a society dominated by the aspiration to greatness, where the ancient ethical ideal of "the good life" is often framed in terms of wealth, fame and power. The notion that we might settle for a "good-enough life" seems oddly countercultural - but this week we're explori ...  Show more

today we’re getting into the very complex topic of body image, yapping about looksmaxing, beauty trends, cosmetic procedures, filters and how it’s hard to trust what we see online (tbh irl too). just remember, you are so much more than what’s on the outside <3
- poki

Attractiveness and beauty is something we all inevitably find ourselves considering. We question whether we would be happier if we lost weight, would find love if our skin was better, would be more successful if we looked more like her or him. Our obsession with beauty is psyc ...

“Beauty isn’t all about just niceness, loveliness. Beauty is about more rounded, substantial becoming.” Beloved Irish poet John O’Donohue on beauty’s true grit, and finding it in the transformational edges of our daily lives. Find more at onbeing.org/becoming-wise. 

‏In this episode I try to share with you my opinion and thoughts about how society tries to make us conceal our actual selves because we don't fall under the standards of 'beauty' or what should a woman look/be like. Sharing with you my own experience; Beauty has no certain size/ ...  Show more