This chapter arose from discussions within a group of Finnish surgeons striving to contribute to the academic discussion on the philosophy of surgery, and colleagues from Sweden and Croatia further contributed to our ideas. The concepts of beauty and aesthetics are not a central topic in surgical literature. Although surgery is an ‘unnatural’ act—an act of controlled violence—different types of aesthetic phenomena are intrinsic to surgery and are experienced by surgeons, rendering aesthetic experiences as a window into surgery, at a complementary level to emotional, cognitive and analytical viewpoints to surgery. This chapter explores three dimensions of surgery—sensory, intellectual and moral—loosely based on selected viewpoints from the philosophy of aesthetics. The developmental journey of a surgeon is described through the abilities to admire and act upon different levels of beauty—in physical forms, then in rational ideas and ultimately in the concept of the Good. This progression mirrors a surgeon’s career, evolving from the excitement of hands-on procedures to mastering surgical techniques and, finally, adopting a holistic approach that prioritizes patient needs for optimal outcomes. The mentor-apprentice relationship between the junior and the master surgeons could also be communicated through this aesthetic understanding of surgery.