Denis Dutton was a professor of philosophy at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. In 2010 he gave a lecture regarding his theory as to whether or not humans are hard-wired to seek beauty.
Watch the talk Denis Dutton, A Darwinian Theory of Beauty (it is also available on the Content page). In a separate document, write a 2 page essay response to the Dutton lecture. Include a brief summary of Dutton's ideas. Consider his evidence and whether or not you agree with his theory. What is beauty to him and to you? Are humans hard-wired to seek beauty as defined by Dutton? To what extent does it depend on culture or personal preference?