2022 Programme
Philosophical subjects to be covered
On Human Nature , Dr Ralph Weir
Philosophy, literature and poetry, Dr Ralph Weir
Architectural formalism defended, Professor Nick Zangwill
Why Humans are exceptional animals, Professor Nick Zangwill
Post War philosophy: Anscombe, Ayer, Murdoch and the influence on Scruton, William Godwin QC
The Challenge to the Classical View of Knowledge, Dr Johan Wennström
Beauty and the divine, Dr Serenhedd James
Morality of Kitsch, Dr Mikolaj Rode
Mourning and the Recognition of Value, Dr Mikolaj Rode
Roger Scruton’s ‘Soul of the World’, Professor Anthony O’Hear
Song recital in the Scruton library
Emily Gibson (Soprano)
TBC (piano)
The academic discussion will be interspersed with tours of historical and beautiful places such as Malmesbury and Fairford led by Sophie Scruton. We will also visit churches and walk in inspiring countryside. Furthermore, there will be a visit to the historic Sherborne library, a concert in the Scruton library and a gala dinner with guest speaker, Michael Shipster CMG OBE.
College accommodation is provided at the Royal Agricultural University. The fee for the ten day programme will be £3,250.
Please apply to: Mrs Izzy Larthe, Director of Admissions. You can download the application form here.
Email: Izzy@rogerscruton.com Tel: +44 (0)1666 510327