The Philosophy of Beards by Thomas S. Gowing
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| Author | Gowing, Thomas S. |
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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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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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Beards |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60009 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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