CATEGORY: BIOGRAPHY (9 min)
What made the late Sir Roger Scruton, well, Roger Scruton?
How did this great philosopher go from being a radical protester in Paris to one of the most articulate defenders of Western thought?
The Intellectual Development of a Great Philosopher
Over at the New Criterion, Professor Daniel J. Mahoney traces Scruton’s development as a philosopher and conservative thinker.
Read his exceptional essay to learn:
- Where Scruton’s conversion to conservatism began
- The thinkers who most influenced his thought—and the ideas he grappled with
- The metaphysical and empirical dimensions of his conservatism
If you’re the kind of person who loves to know what forms great minds, don’t miss this essay.
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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (2 min)
We’ve all been there.
You want to dive deeper into the ideas of great thinkers like Russell Kirk, but you don’t have time to read all 500 pages of, say, The Conservative Mind.
So how about starting with something more manageable . . . like an essay?
6 Classic Essays Handpicked by Kirk’s Daughter
This handpicked selection by Russell Kirk’s daughter Cecilia Kirk Nelson is an excellent way to sample his thought. You’ll find essays on American conservatism, architecture, community, education, and more.
Take a look at the list. Which one catches your eye?
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CATEGORY: POLITICS (6 min)
For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.
So goes Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
What’s true in physics may also be true in politics.
In this popular Intercollegiate Review article, Christian Alejandro Gonzalez describes how the left is pushing its own to the right . . . and what that means for conservatism going forward.
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There are only two ways that humans work together.
They cooperate with one another, or they coerce one another.
And this has dramatic consequences for economics and politics.
Join ISI and authors Antony Davies and James Harrigan for an insightful talk in Pittsburgh, PA.
You’ll get a fresh take on how the world really works, and be the first to get a glimpse into their new book, Cooperation & Coercion!
Moderated by journalist Salena Zito, this talk just may change how you see the world.
The event is free, so seats will go quickly. Reserve your spot now!
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