The Objective and Subjective Debate on Beauty and its Relevance to Prophet Muhammad

This chapter explores the question of beauty and its importance in the discussion of Prophet Muhammad's physical appearance and character. It delves into an 18th-century debate between philosophers on the nature of beauty, with some arguing that it is subjective and others asserting its objectivity. The chapter examines the historical beliefs of Aristotle and Plato, who saw beauty as something objectively measured.