The Love of Beauty and the Beauty of Love

How medieval philosophy can save the modern world

Associate Professor John Armstrong, from the University of Melbourne, examines two important themes in medieval times: material beauty and romantic love. Material beauty was thought to enhance appreciation of spiritual beauty, and romantic love was synonymous with devotion, sacrifice and delicacy. Professor Armstrong discusses how these themes are relevant to life in the modern world.

Part of the 'Life in the Middle Ages' series, this lecture was held on 1 May 2008 at the State Library of Victoria, in association with The Medieval Imagination exhibition.

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Associate Professor John Armstrong works in the School of Philosophy at the University of Melbourne.

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