Global Perspectives on Beauty - 28/10/22
, Peter A. Adamson, OOnt, MD, FRCSC, FACS b, 1Résumé |
Beauty is a mystical and powerful, indeed existential, force. Beauty can be described philosophically, quantified mathematically, and defined biologically. Our individual attractiveness confers real benefits and impacts our reproductive success. Natural beauty is perceived similarly by all races and cultures yet has unique ethnic characteristics. Various artificial beauty interventions are used across all cultures to enhance natural beauty. The forces of globalization, especially social media and even the pandemic, are accelerating the evolution of attractiveness and beauty standards worldwide. Future neuropsychiatric and biopsychological interventions may allow us to change how we perceive beauty in ourselves and others.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Global, Beauty, Biology, Evolution, Multicultural, Cosmetic, Surgery
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Vol 30 - N° 4
P. 433-448 - novembre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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