The World Health Organization defines health as “complete physical and mental well-being.” Its constitution came into force on April 7, 1948. It includes not only physical health, but also social and mental wellbeing. It emphasizes the link between health and participation in society. In other words, health is about more than the absence of disease.… Read more What Is Health?
Day: December 19, 2021
The Concept of Beauty
The idea of beauty is rooted in ancient Greek philosophy. Plato argues that the human soul aspires to attain a state of ‘perfection’ and thus is in a state of ‘beauty’. A strictly Platonic account of beauty does not convey the significance of significant conceptions of beauty, which are based on sensuality. Nevertheless, Plato’s ideas… Read more The Concept of Beauty