Roger Scruton
English conservative philosopher and writer (1944–2020)
1944 — 2020
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Profession
English conservative philosopher and writer (1944–2020)
Born
February 27, 1944
Died
2020 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
philosopher
United KingdomBorn in BuslingthorpeDied in Brinkworth
1944
Born in Buslingthorpe (1944-02-27)
1954
EducationStudied at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (1954–1961)
1969
Positionresearcher (1969–1971)
1996
Award1st of June Award
1998
AwardCzech Medal of Merit
1998
Awardhonorary doctorate of the Masaryk University
About
Sir Roger Vernon Scruton was an English philosopher, writer, and social critic who specialised in aesthetics and political philosophy, particularly in the furtherance of conservative views. The founding-editor of The Salisbury Review, a conservative political journal, Scruton wrote over 50 books on architecture, art, philosophy, politics, religion, among other topics. Scruton was also Chairman of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission for the United Kingdom's government, from 2019 to 2020. His views on classical architecture and beauty are still promoted via his foundation, while his political stances remain influential.
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Who is Roger Scruton?+
Sir Roger Vernon Scruton was an English philosopher, writer, and social critic who specialised in aesthetics and political philosophy, particularly in the furtherance of conservative views. The founding-editor of The Salisbury Review, a conservative political journal, Scruton wrote over 50 books on
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Scruton born?+
Roger Scruton was born on February 27, 1944.
When did Roger Scruton die?+
Roger Scruton died in 2020, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — February 27, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Legend.
— anon
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