Roger Scruton

Slavoj Žižek is now making waves as a radical critic of the West, though one whose tongue is always in his cheek.

The “Remain” side thought the EU referendum was all about economics. It was really about how we define ourselves as a nation.

Having beliefs and expressing them is no longer tolerated, and the contagion is spreading.

I learned at school that imagination is essential to a well-nourished intellect, and that thinking divorced from any kind of artistic appreciation is at risk of losing its subject matter.

Religions, laws and customs all provide for the ritual mourning of beloved people. But there are no clear precedents for the work of mourning when what is mourned is a nation, a civilisation or a place.

Joanna Williams’ new book is a welcome broadside against the barbarians in the academy.

One reason for the precarious state of the arts in our public culture today is that conservatives — who often come out near the top in fair elections — have failed to develop a clear cultural policy and to understand why, philosophically, such a policy matters.

America has much to learn from the current condition of Europe, where a decline in religious faith has led to a universal weakening of society and a loss of confidence in the value of its civilization.

In this conversation with Catholic World Report, Roger Scruton discusses his new book, his thoughts on Pope Francis, the future of liberal arts education, and much more.

In shopping malls, public houses, restaurants, hotels and elevators the ambient sound is not human conversation but the music disgorged into the air by speakers – usually invisible and inaccessible speakers that cannot be punished for their impertinence.

Free speech can make for uncomfortable listening, but it needs to be defended even when it gives offense.

The new Labour Party leader believes that Britain will not be governed properly until war is declared on the wealthy, the corporations, and all who have been successful.