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Nudity and authenticity

Posted on November 28, 2013 by naturist philosopher

Does social nudity promote authenticity? The general assumption of naturists and nudists is that it does. So that’s what we’re going to examine. But let’s start by looking at why authenticity is important in the first place. It’s about being … Continue reading →

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Acting and authenticity in As You Like It

Posted on November 27, 2013 by naturist philosopher

As You Like It, written in the middle part of Shakespeare’s career, is one of the dramatist’s more serious and sophisticated comedies. While classical Greek comedy was generally laden with farce and satire, the Elizabethan form, and Shakespeare’s in particular, … Continue reading →

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What can we learn from Shakespeare about nudity?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by naturist philosopher

On the surface, at least, not a lot. Perhaps the most frequent actual references to nudity are found in King Lear. The king has been dethroned by the treachery of his daughters Goneril and Regan. In Act III, he has … Continue reading →

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