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In class we discussed kalos kai agathos (KKA) meaning the good and the beautiful, the ultimate form. KKA struck a chord with me, I really began to think: can something be beautiful if it is not good and what exactly do I define as good? Throughout the semester KKA has stuck with me and remained in the back of my mind. Now at the semester's end I think I have an answer to my questions. Achieving the good and the beautiful are one in the same. I don't think something can be beautiful without being good and cannot be good without being beautiful. Beauty doesn't necessarily draw its value from an object's physical presence but, in my opinion, from the intent that produced it. An object has to be good in its nature to obtain the highest evaluation of beauty. To me good is the pure of heart. Good does not have ulterior motives it just is. In being good beauty is achieved and good should always be able to be seen in true beauty.
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