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Some people say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. What do you think?
Description
Beauty is one of the reasons that we enjoy living. But, what exactly is beauty?
'Beautiful' can describe a butterfly, a child, a landscape, the weather, a piece of music, even a perfume. How can one adjective describe so many different things?
Many people believe that the main goal of artists is to produce things that are beautiful.
For thousands of years, philosophers have asked the question: 'What is beauty?' Is there something objective and universal about beauty? (In other words, does beauty exist in the object considered and will all humans agree about what is beautiful?
These are some of the questions that we will consider in this lesson.
We also look at and discuss several pictures of natural things and works of art to help shape our ideas.
Although there is some philosophy in this lesson, it does not require knowledge of philosophy. It is designed to enable intermediate and advanced English speakers to use their language skills to discuss some rather involved ideas.
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Lessons by this tutor
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Vocabulary for Beginners (初心者向け語彙)
Here is a chance for complete beginners to learn new English words.English for Kids
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George Washington and the Cherry Tree (Kids' English lesson 1)
In this lesson, younger students get a chance to read and talk about how George Washington's father taught him to be truthful.English
20min 800P -
King Canute and the Tide (English for Kids: Lesson 2)
In this lesson, we read about Canute, King of England, Denmark, and NorwayEnglish
20min 800P -
Robert the Bruce and the Spider (English for Kids: Lesson 3)
In this lesson, we read about King Robert of Scotland who learned an important lesson from a spider.English
20min 800P -
Nice to meet you! Tell me about yourself.
A chance to talk about the things that are important to you.English
20min 0P -
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Brief informal conversation
Let's talk about anything that interests you. All levels welcome.English
15min 700P -
Longer informal conversation
Let's talk about anything that interests you. All levels welcome.English
25min 1,300P -
Smile: Turn that frown upside down!
In this conversation lesson, we talk about the importance of smiling.English
50min 2,200P -
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (世界人権宣言; 세계인권선언)
In this lesson we look at the language we use to talk about human rights.English
50min 2,200P -
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The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was more than a scientist and politician. He was also a man of wisdom.English
50min 2,200P -
'The Lamb' and 'The Tyger': two poems by William Blake
In this lesson, we look at two famous English poems by William Blake, who lived from 1757 to 1827.English
50min 2,200P -
'Mending Wall': a poem by Robert Frost
(1) What is the purpose of walls? Do we need them? (2) Should we follow tradition or should we question it?English
30min 1,500P -
‘The Road Not Taken’: a poem by Robert Frost
How do we make choices in life when we do not know the future?English
25min 1,500P
