This Strange Idea Of The Beautiful
Author: Greek philosophy and became consequently embedded within the very structure of European languages
ISBN: 9781803090573
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Book Overview
Bringing together ideas of beauty from both Eastern and Western philosophy, Fran§ois Jullien challenges the assumptions underlying our commonly agreed-upon definition of what is beautiful and offers a new way of beholding art. Jullien argues that the Western concept of beauty was established by Greek philosophy and became consequently embedded within the very structure of European languages. And due to its relationship to language, this concept has determined ways of thinking about beauty that often go unnoticed or unchecked in discussions of Western aesthetics. Moreover, through globalization, Western ideals of beauty have even spread to cultures whose ancient traditions are based upon radically different aesthetic foundations; yet, these cultures have adopted such views without question and without recognizing the cultural assumptions they contain. Looking specifically at how Chinese texts have been translated into Western languages, Jullien reveals how the traditional Chinese refusal to isolate or abstract beauty is obscured in translation in order to make the works more understandable to Western readers. Creating an engaging dialogue between Chinese and Western ideas, Jullien reassesses the essence of beauty.
Browse this title within our Theology & Philosophy of Religion collection. Edition details: English, 320 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781803090573.
About the Author
Greek philosophy and became consequently embedded within the very structure of European languages is an acclaimed writer and authority whose published works are celebrated for their depth, engagement, and cultural resonance.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781803090573
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan / International Publishers
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What is this book about?
Bringing together ideas of beauty from both Eastern and Western philosophy, Fran§ois Jullien challenges the assumptions underlying our commonly agreed-upon definition of what is beautiful and offers a new way of beholding art. Jullien argues that the Western concept of beauty was established by...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Theology & Philosophy of Religion and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Greek philosophy and became consequently embedded within the very structure of European languages.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book if you enjoy ideas that quietly unsettle everything you thought you knew. François Jullien invites you to rethink beauty itself by stepping outside familiar Western frameworks and encountering radically different Eastern perspectives. As you read, you’ll begin to notice how language, culture, and history shape the way you see art—often without you realizing it. It’s thoughtful, eye-opening, and deeply rewarding for anyone curious about philosophy, aesthetics, or how cultures truly differ beneath the surface.
- Published by Pan Macmillan / International Publishers.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
Bringing together ideas of beauty from both Eastern and Western philosophy, Fran§ois Jullien challenges the assumptions underlying our commonly agreed-upon definition of what is beautiful and offers a new way of beholding art. Jullien argues that the Western concept of beauty was established by Greek philosophy and became consequently embedded within the very structure of European languages. And due to its relationship to language, this concept has determined ways of thinking about beauty that often go unnoticed or unchecked in discussions of Western aesthetics. Moreover, through globalization, Western ideals of beauty have even spread to cultures whose ancient traditions are based upon...
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