On Beauty and Being Just

Describe symbolism in On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry

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Scarry imagines an ideal world, and notes the importance of having something like the sky, that is present to the senses, to symbolize social justice. For this reason, she also values putting doctrine into writing to help materialize what is outside of perception.

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On Beauty and Being Just