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Robert Laffont
EAN : 9782221114087
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 234
Size : 1 x 215 mm
A Hymn to Beauty

Collection : Les Mardis de la philo
Release date : 07/02/2013

Why does beauty fascinate us so much?

Whilst we acknowledge the unique feeling that beauty inspires in us, we still do not give it a central role in our existence. We have a tendency to grant more importance to the search for happiness, love, success… As if beauty was a...

Why does beauty fascinate us so much?

Whilst we acknowledge the unique feeling that beauty inspires in us, we still do not give it a central role in our existence. We have a tendency to grant more importance to the search for happiness, love, success… As if beauty was a superficial delight, unconnected to the real meaning of our lives. Why, then, does it attract us so much? Why do we have such a need of it? It is because, according to Charles Pépin, without realising it, beauty does us good. It helps us to live better lives. The power of beauty gives us the strength to love what exists, and gives us hope of what could be. A brilliant essay.

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EAN : 9782221114087
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 234
Size : 1 x 215 mm
Robert Laffont