It is from TED talks. It is at 1 minute and 59 second. Here is the context:
We are begining to glimpse the why and the how of beauty, at least in terms of what it means for the human face and form.
Could you please rephrase the sentece for me?
asked Apr 2, 2018 at 12:56
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The whys of something are the reasons for its existence, for its being what it is. The hows of something refer to its manner or mode of being, the way in which it acts or behaves. Nominalizing these question-words is an informal way of speaking.– TimRApr 2, 2018 at 19:45
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A combination of "We are beginning to (get a) glimpse at why beauty is important..." and "We are beginning to (get a) glimpse at how beauty is perceived..." get a glimpse would be far more natural.– user3169Apr 2, 2018 at 20:15
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