Philosophical
Is ugliness actually a moral problem?
We tend to treat beauty like a nice extra. Something you add after the important stuff is done. Roger Scruton thought this was a dangerous mistake. He believed beauty is as essential to human life as food or shelter.
Put beauty at the centre of your life, and you will find that it helps you to live well.— Roger Scruton
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The thinker
Philosopher of Beauty & Culture
Roger Scruton (1944–2020) was a British philosopher and writer who argued passionately that beauty is a real human need, not a luxury.
Based on Why Beauty Matters — BBC Documentary by Roger Scruton, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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