female beauty between religion and philosophy

Abdelkader, Dahbia; Cherif, Sihem

الأسرة والمجتمع
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 251-276
2025-12-31

Female Beauty Between Religion And Philosophy

Authors : Abdelkader Dahbia . Cherif Sihem .

Abstract

Beauty is one of the great human values that has occupied human thought since ancient times, as it was associated with concepts of goodness and truth in ancient philosophies. and considered in religions as a divine blessing that warrants gratitude and contemplation. Female beauty is a central theme in the debate between religious and philosophical views, as it carries connotations that transcend the physical dimension to touch on moral, psychological and spiritual dimensions. Beauty is a broad concept that encompasses more than one conceptual approach. Some interpretations focus on the material, following instinct and displaying charms, achieving psychological pleasure or auditory and visual pleasure. Another school of thought sees beauty as something beyond the physical and tangible, which is sensed by the soul or spirit. Therefore, there are multiple levels of discourse on beauty and in discourse on beauty. Beauty raises profound questions: Is beauty merely an external sensory attribute? Or is it a reflection of aesthetic, spiritual, and moral values? How do religion and philosophy view this issue? In this article, we attempt to present an analytical critical approach to the concept of female beauty in light of two references: religion and philosophy, while taking into account the cultural and social context that frames this concept and offering suggestions and new avenues for research.