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Art has the ability to redeem life by finding beauty even in the worst aspect of things.

Roger Scruton

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Roger Scruton
Age: 75 †
Born: 1944
Born: February 27
Died: 2020
Died: January 12
Aesthetician
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Journalist
Novelist
Philosopher
Political Scientist
Politician
University Teacher
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Roger Vernon Scruton
Professor Sir Roger Vernon Scruton
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