Roger Scruton

Roger Scruton

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English conservative philosopher and writer (1944–2020)

Mentioned in 4 videos
Born
February 27, 1944, Buslingthorpe
Nationality
United Kingdom
Affiliation
Boston University, University of London, University of Oxford
Field
aesthetics, philosophy, political science
Education
University of Cambridge, University of Cambridge, City, University of London
Awards
Czech Medal of Merit, 1st of June Award
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Videos Mentioning Roger Scruton

Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296

Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296

Lex Fridman

A deceased friend of Murray's, a philosopher who would be invited to teach basic philosophy courses because universities lacked in-house expertise, due to the shift towards 'theory' in academia.

The Wisdom of a Pessimist - Arthur Schopenhauer

The Wisdom of a Pessimist - Arthur Schopenhauer

Academy of Ideas

A British philosopher known for his work in aesthetics, political philosophy, and social theory, who commented on Kant's ideas.

Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239

Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239

Lex Fridman

A conservative philosopher in whose honor Ferguson gave a lecture, discussing the decline of academic freedom in the Anglo-sphere.

A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #183)

A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #183)

Sam Harris

A conservative figure whose recent death also sparked debate about how to speak about the deceased, contrasting with how some approach controversial figures.