Within Reason

#136 Why Did The World Get So Ugly? - Alain de Botton

Dec 26, 2025 · 59 min · 57.5 MB
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Alain de Botton is the creator of The School of Life. A Swiss-born British author and public speaker, his books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasising philosophy's relevance to everyday life.


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(00:00) Is the World Getting Uglier?
(14:32) Is Beauty Right Wing?
(28:33) Beauty Needs Context
(31:17) How Music Ruins Everything
(33:27) Our Taste Reflects What We're Missing in Life
(44:34) Is There Such a Thing as "Fake Art"?


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