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Andrea Sisti¹, Negaar Aryan², Payam Sadeghi³

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This study explores the multifaceted concept of beauty across history and disciplines. It emphasizes that while beauty is pursued, internal human commonalities are more significant than external appearance.

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Area of Science:

Aesthetic philosophy
Biopsychology
Neuroscience

Background:

The concept of beauty has been debated throughout history.
Beauty perception involves philosophical, psychological, and biological factors.
Diverse perspectives exist on beauty, from ancient philosophy to modern science.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the concept of beauty from various historical and disciplinary viewpoints.
To synthesize different perspectives on beauty, including philosophical and biopsychological.
To offer insights into the subjective and evolving nature of beauty.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review on the concept of beauty.
Inclusion of philosophical, psychological, and biopsychological perspectives.
Examination of beauty related to physical features and cosmetic surgery.

Main Results:

Beauty remains an ambiguous concept with no universal definition.
Historical and individual interpretations of beauty vary significantly.
Both intellectual and physical aspects of beauty have been extensively studied.

Conclusions:

The pursuit of beauty is natural but should not overshadow the inherent equality of all individuals.
External appearance should not be prioritized over internal human commonalities.
A holistic understanding of beauty requires considering subjective and objective dimensions.