Why Beauty Matters
Nov 28 2009
•1h 59m
•Documentary
Contemporary philosopher Roger Scruton presents a fascinating argument for the importance of beauty in our art and in our lives, and explores what truly is and is not beautiful, regardless of its beholder.
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Roger Scruton
Himself
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