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Title:
The Philosophy of Beards
A Lecture Physiological, Artistic & Historical
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Philosophy of Beards" by Thomas S. Gowing is a historical and philosophical examination of the beard's significance, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into physiological, artistic, and historical aspects of beards, exploring their role in masculinity, fashion, and cultural identity throughout various civilizations. The opening of the text presents a preface and introduction wherein Gowing argues against the societal trend of shaving, positing that the beard serves essential protective purposes, such as shielding sensitive facial areas from the elements. He reflects on how fashion influences human behavior, specifically in regard to beards, and expresses a desire to discuss the natural and artistic beauty of beards, as well as address objections to their existence. Through a blend of humor and earnestness, Gowing sets the tone for a discourse on the importance of embracing natural attributes that embody masculinity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gowing, Thomas S.
EBook No.: 60009
Published: Jul 29, 2019
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Beards
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Philosophy of Beards
A Lecture Physiological, Artistic & Historical
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Philosophy of Beards" by Thomas S. Gowing is a historical and philosophical examination of the beard's significance, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into physiological, artistic, and historical aspects of beards, exploring their role in masculinity, fashion, and cultural identity throughout various civilizations. The opening of the text presents a preface and introduction wherein Gowing argues against the societal trend of shaving, positing that the beard serves essential protective purposes, such as shielding sensitive facial areas from the elements. He reflects on how fashion influences human behavior, specifically in regard to beards, and expresses a desire to discuss the natural and artistic beauty of beards, as well as address objections to their existence. Through a blend of humor and earnestness, Gowing sets the tone for a discourse on the importance of embracing natural attributes that embody masculinity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gowing, Thomas S.
EBook No.: 60009
Published: Jul 29, 2019
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Beards
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.