1. What are the three main sets of questions or issues that philosophers ask in regards to beauty? 2. Is there an objective idea of beauty? Why or why not?
3. Why did some ancients think of geometric shapes as the highest forms of beauty?
4. Beauty is often connected to the natural world. What are some of the consequences or effects on a philosophy of beauty when nature is considered?
5. What is “sensible” beauty and ethical beauty? How do the two differ? How are they similar?
6. Is beauty subjective? What are some of the problems with seeing beauty as purely subjective?
7. Some philosophers have argued that beauty is moral. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that beauty has a moral quality? Why?
8. What do you think is beautiful? How does your concept of beauty compare to some of the philosophers discussed in the podcast?