

Roger Scruton on Human Nature
Aug 29, 2017
Philosopher and author Roger Scruton discusses human nature, highlighting the limitations of a purely scientific account. He explores the biological explanations for our emotional response to music and the paradoxical relationship between scientific and humanistic approaches. Scruton also explores the concept of the self and the importance of recognizing the other as a self.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Biological and Physical Explanations for Our Appreciation of Music
02:02 • 2min
Exploring Different Levels of Explanation and the Importance of Understanding
03:56 • 3min
The Paradox of Neuroscience and Humanistic Approaches
06:48 • 7min
Exploring the Concept of the Self and the Other
13:57 • 4min