Roger Scruton Quotes


There is a chapter in 'Gentle Regrets' called 'Coming Home' which is really me expressing my later admiration for my father's public spirit.


Citations

Scruton, Roger. Gentle Regrets: Thoughts from a Life. Continuum, 2005.

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Roger Scruton
Roger Scruton
  • Born: February 27, 1944
  • Died: January 12, 2020
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Philosopher, Writer

Sir Roger Vernon Scruton FBA FRSL was an English philosopher and writer who specialised in aesthetics and political philosophy. Scruton wrote over 50 books on philosophy, art, music, politics, literature, culture, sexuality, and religion; he also wrote novels and two operas. He was a regular contributor to the popular media, including The Times, The Spectator, and the New Statesman. Scruton was knighted in the 2016 Birthday Honours for "services to philosophy, teaching and public education".