but what is the origin of the kind of beauty that has a non material trigger? — Daniel Sjöstedt
I understand the evolutionary benefits of finding symmetrical faces and strong colors aesthetically pleasing — Daniel Sjöstedt
It would be simple enough if it were just an ordinary survival mechanism — Daniel Sjöstedt
It's an intellectual satisfaction upon bearing witness to transcendence. — Wosret
... what is the origin of the spiritual sense of beauty?
I'm still having trouble seeing how beauty is intellectual. — Noble Dust
both spirit and creativity are suppressed throughout one's years in most educational system. — Rich
logically, shouldn't there be an evolutionary answer for all of our behavior? — Daniel Sjöstedt
What I was trying to point out is that a sense of being a part of something bigger is something science can only describe the mechanics of; it doesn't answer any philosophical questions. — Noble Dust
I'm not sure at all how to phrase this, but: what is the origin of the spiritual sense of beauty?
I understand the evolutionary benefits of finding symmetrical faces and strong colors aesthetically pleasing, but what is the origin of the kind of beauty that has a non material trigger?
How come you may experience a "spiritual" kind of beauty, for example, when listening to beautiful music, reading something beautiful, or just being with friends & family?
It would be simple enough if it were just an ordinary survival mechanism, but people do find tragic movies and depressing music beautiful as well, so I can't see how that makes sense. — Daniel Sjöstedt
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