“Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variety of ways. Yet it is never viewed with indifference: beauty demands to be noticed; it speaks to us directly like the voice of an intimate friend. If there are people who are indifferent to beauty, then it is surely because they do not perceive it.”
Quote by Roger Scruton
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Beauty: A Very Short Introduction
In this compact volume, the author delves into the multifaceted nature of beauty, discussing its philosophical, historical, and aesthetic dimensions. The text provides an accessible overview of the topic, suitable for readers seeking a foundational understanding of beauty theory. more
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Roger Scruton
Roger Scruton, born on February 27, 1944, is a renowned British philosopher. His research areas include aesthetics, political philosophy, and moral philosophy, which have had a profound impact on the philosophical world. more
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