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<p><i>Liber De Pulcritudine</i> (On Beauty) is a compilation of classical texts on aesthetics and the nature of beauty, primarily drawing from the works of Proclus, Plotinus, and Nicephorus Chumnus. Written in Latin, this volume provides a valuable resource for understanding Neoplatonic thought and its profound influence on Western philosophical and artistic traditions.</p> <p>The text explores fundamental questions about the essence of beauty, its manifestations in the natural world, and its role in the human experience. Readers will encounter intricate arguments and insightful perspectives on the relationship between beauty, truth, and the divine. This edition offers scholars and students a direct engagement with seminal texts that have shaped aesthetic theory for centuries. The enduring appeal of these classical thinkers ensures that "Liber De Pulcritudine" remains a significant contribution to the study of philosophy and art.</p> <p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p> <p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p> <p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being