1944 - 2020
Roger Scruton was a British philosopher, writer, and cultural critic known for his works on aesthetics, political philosophy, and conservatism. Born on February 27, 1944, he gained prominence for articulating traditional conservative values and critiquing modernity's impact on culture and society. Scruton's influential writings include "The Meaning of Conservatism" and "How to Be a Conservative," among many others, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary philosophical discourse. He passed away on January 12, 2020.
Beauty is vanishing from our world because we live as though it did not matter.