Musing: The Necessity of Beauty

Instructor: Tiaré LaMarche Holt

10min | Beauty, Philosophy

Overview

"The Necessity of Beauty" is a thought-provoking exploration of how beauty—often dismissed as a luxury—is in fact fundamental to our existence and spiritual well-being. In this Musing, we challenge the misconception that beauty is merely vain or optional. Instead, we delve into the rich tapestry of perspectives—from classical philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, who saw beauty as divine perfection and order, to theologians such as Augustine, Aquinas, and C.S. Lewis, who argued that beauty ignites a deep longing for the infinite.