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Single Idea 635

[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 7. Art and Morality ]

Full Idea

The good is always in some action, whereas the beautiful can also be in things without movement.

Clarification

'Beauty' is the Greek word 'kalos', which also translates as 'fine'

Gist of Idea

The good is found in actions, but beauty can exist without movement

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1078a26)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.400