Is beauty an optional bonus or an essential component of life? In this section, Dr. Michael Spicher discusses beauty as a fundamental motivator for action and argues for the crucial importance of aesthetic experience. Drawing on insights from John Finnis and his own experiences, Spicher challenges the idea that beauty is secondary to survival, emphasizing instead its central role in how we live, choose, and flourish as human beings.

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