Beauty: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton

Beauty: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Roger Scruton

186 pages first pub 2009 (view editions)

nonfiction art philosophy informative reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy contemplating the deeper philosophical questions behind everyday experiences and artistic expressions, seeking to understand how beauty shapes meaning and values in both art and life.

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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. In this Very Short Introduction, the renowned...

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