Sir Roger Scruton, “A Thing Called Civilization”
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- Sir Roger Scruton accepts the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Defender of Western Civilization award, September 19, 2019
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I'm grateful that he gave so many interviews before passing away
Scruton allegedly abused young boys. Now that he dead. Those victims won't get any justice.
Abraham Tsfaye hmm. Sorry, but I’m highly skeptical of media, or anything coming from the left (until they get their act together).
@@marcoaslan Think of the young children he allegedly abused. Don't you think they deserve justice?
Abraham Tsfaye have you ever heard of psychological projection?
@@marcoaslan Do not feed the troll, Marco. It is on a rampage and feeds on attention.
'Come, let us reason together.' You are missed, Sir Roger.
A matyr of our age. What's he done, many have seen. My sincere tribute to Sir Roger. Message from China.
This is something every father should convey to his children in the west
Unfortunately, contemporary European fathers prefer to wear man buns, tongue piercings and sarongs, and, after having popped some questionable substances from South America or Afghanistan, they chant corrupted Sanskrit mantras while dancing to the sound of Kongolese drums...
@@nicholasfraser6332
The biggest conventional drug producers are on the north side buddy.
At the south you're looking at different stuff, not what Euros commonly consume...
@@nicholasfraser6332 Wow you negated Mr. Scrutons message.
We're extremely fortunate to have been born in the UK. The western world has been the best place to live, work and learn . For God's sake, be thankful that you live here and not keep apologising for things done centuries ago.
Lucky that your people are who they are and were who they were - civilizations do not exist - cannot - without the peoples who created them. "Your blood does not belong to you. Civilization is a pact between those living, those who have passed, and those yet to be born." - Edmund Burke
A true gentleman from the west should take up arm to defend his civilization: a pack of ideas and achievements which shrines from the peak of human world. You have Shakespear, Milton and Hendal; but please be awared, just like Albion was once occupied by the Roman culture, the English culture would't make such a achievement if you folks stop to understand your past and communicate with the continent Europe. It's a whole part.
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There two greatest achievements in Western civilizaion: evocation of smile and freedom of laughter. With this particular civilization, people are dwelled in an air where they're constantly encouraged to smile to his neighbors as a free subject, a kind of expression which can rarely be seen in a authoritarian regime; while the latter indicates a reasonable gesture: instead of ad hominem or any sort of violence, one responds to those which appears to be ridiculous or radical with their harmlessly facial expressions. If further can be explicited, then tolerance and sarcasm have been and still is the core values in this particular civilization-as Prof. Scruton pointed out previouly-which make this civilization special and universal in a world of disbute and conflicts.
He's right you know.
Truth are always being banished or even murdered in the first place.
No he isn't dipshit
He died, but he made sure we got the message. What a man!
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I could listen to Sir Roger Scruton all day . Thanks to the Internet for making this possible (and this channel).
At one time or another we all aspired to express what he does so eloquently.
That's the subtle but major difference between him and us. He objectified his thoughts (Books/Lectures) Possibly the most challenging/difficult thing to do. However, it's never too late.
I'm impressed that he studied the Hebrew Bible - the original, not the translation. An accomplishment for a Christian scholar.
Well Christians copied from it so its not that surprising.
Roger Scruton was quite a wonder, a wondrous personage. A brilliant summation - Western Civilization is really Civilization. I wish I had followed his thought when he was still with us.
Indeed. I think The salt of Sir Roger is spread out beyond Anglophone.
One of the few radio broadcaters of recent years whom I admired. A rare truth teller.
A defense of Western civilization often focuses on its contributions to global progress, particularly in areas such as democracy, science, technology, and human rights. While Western civilization is far from perfect and has its own historical shortcomings, it has also played a significant role in shaping the modern world in ways that continue to have profound impacts globally.
One of the most notable contributions of Western civilization is the development of democratic governance. The establishment of systems that prioritize individual freedoms, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights has influenced nations around the world. Many countries, regardless of their origins, have adopted democratic principles, which help to ensure political stability and respect for civil liberties. The idea that people should have a say in their governance, and that power should not be concentrated in the hands of a few, remains a key element of the modern political landscape.
Western civilization is also credited with advancing scientific and technological progress. From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment and into the Industrial Revolution, Western thinkers have shaped the scientific method, which encourages observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning. These principles have led to countless innovations, from the discovery of electricity to the advent of computers, that have fundamentally transformed the world. Today, the global reliance on technology-from medicine to communication-can trace its roots to Western scientific endeavors.
In addition, Western civilization has made strides in the pursuit of human rights, although it has certainly faced its own struggles. The abolition of slavery, the advancement of gender equality, and the establishment of legal frameworks for the protection of individual freedoms have been critical achievements. While issues like racial inequality and gender discrimination remain, the framework for addressing these injustices was largely shaped by Western political and philosophical thought.
However, it's also important to recognize the darker aspects of Western history, such as colonialism, imperialism, and exploitation of other cultures. These actions caused harm and set back the development of many societies, and these wrongs must be acknowledged. But even in the wake of these injustices, Western civilization has provided a framework for addressing wrongs and striving for better.
Ultimately, a defense of Western civilization is not an argument for ignoring its flaws but rather an acknowledgment of its contributions to shaping a world that values individual rights, scientific inquiry, and social progress. At its best, Western civilization has laid the groundwork for a more just and prosperous global community, and its principles continue to influence movements for progress worldwide.
May he rest in eternal peace. I learned so much from this great man. What a prolific author and an erudite scholar.
Love from an Iranian academic living in Germany.
Sir Roger is indeed keen and sharp.
Thank you very much, Sir Roger Scruton! You and your thoughts will never be forgotten.
Almost a last testament. Thank you, Sir Roger. May you rest in peace and may the West live on God willing!
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Thank God for people like you. Many blessings in Heaven.
Roger Scruton was a great man! Did you ever read any of his books?
Contradictions are essence of scholars....however no body engages profoundly but this man.
So...
...Many...
*...BOOKS!* 😍😍😍
I'm reading How To Be a Conservative. This guy was the quintessential British professor.
A really great Man. May God rest him in peace!
He seems unusually upset and moved to speak in this video. What a great soul and what an enormous loss he is to mankind.
Given the current state of Western civilisation, he would have been terribly upset, and rightly so.
I miss him
Well said..that's why world are created...communication..❤.sad people like Mr Roger are missing..
He was so great!
This particular Horatius lived his whole life defending the bridge
"And still his name sounds stirring
Unto the men of Rome,
As the trumpet blast that cries to them
To charge the Volscian home;
And wives still pray to Juno
For boys with hearts as bold
As his who kept the bridge so well
In the brave days of old."
Lord Macaulay
One of Lincolnshires finest❤️ rip
I understand the use of the word inheritance here. He is giving a nod to the gift that other cultures have given us, but it ultimately implies ownership, which is not how others view culture. Culture is an amazing amalgam of many different contributors. It’s shouldn’t be isolated into its component pieces, but neither should it owned by a subsequent culture.
Roger Scruton viewed Western Civilization as a unique and valuable entity shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including:
* Judeo-Christian values: Scruton emphasized the profound influence of Judeo-Christian traditions on Western ethics, morality, and social structures.
* Classical Greek philosophy: He highlighted the contributions of Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle in shaping Western thought on reason, logic, and political philosophy.
* The Enlightenment: Scruton saw the Enlightenment as a pivotal period that emphasized reason, individual rights, and scientific inquiry, laying the foundation for modern Western societies.
* The nation-state: He considered the development of the nation-state as a crucial achievement of Western Civilization, providing a framework for political stability and individual identity.
* Cultural and artistic expressions: Scruton valued Western Civilization's rich tapestry of art, literature, music, and architecture, viewing them as expressions of its unique spirit and identity.
Scruton was a vocal defender of Western Civilization, arguing that it possessed unique values and traditions worth preserving in an increasingly globalized world. He believed that understanding and appreciating these elements were essential for maintaining a strong and cohesive Western identity.
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Rest In Peace.
What a gift to have such a clear and honest defense of our values and legacy to our children . We inherited treasures bought with blood. Lessons and compromises that generations will pay dearly if these have to be re-learned . We owe to our children and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, to defend this legacy with all our strength .
Scruton in other videos has consistently lamented the decline of civilization in his own time, particularly the decline in popular culture as reflected in contemporary music. And he is right. But the decline has been evident far longer than that. Imagine what those who heard Beethoven and Mozart in live concerts thought of the musical styles that followed, each one increasingly less complex and more egalitarian than its predecessors until electronics made music a mass media. The music and arts of the masses have never equaled those of the educated and cultured -- and the trend is not likely to reverse in our lifetime or for many years to come. If Mozart were alive today and The Magic Flute was new, no one would perform it.
"I somehow trust a philosopher with a messy desk, and books stuffed sideways, backwards, and upside-down into bookshelves." - PJC
I agree. But, this charge, led by Nietzsche, Spengler, et al, is not unwarranted. There is something awry. And while it's obvious where to find the missing ingredient, when we dare to look at it, all we see is the Wagnerian show. A civilization enchanted with appearances
Do you want to blame Wagner and Nietzsche for the downfall of Civilization?
Why?
(4:28) I get it. Western society largely accepts new technologies and is open to new ideas.
It’s what makes us feel “at home”
None of us are at 'Home' anymore because we're surrounded by 'Strangers'.
As a Greek, who is in eternal love with the classics, I state clearly that if the west does not go back to its roots and redefine its sources it shall be in great trouble.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the stoics. We need to read more and protest less.
The Reason (Logos), anthropocentricity, democracy. All need to be revisited.
The Western tradition is full of great works! What are some of your favorites?
@EducatingForLiberty Socrates. Kant. Heraclitus.
I take pride in the British thinkers of the 18th,19th centuries, despite of the fact that Hobbes, for me is, repulsive.
The French that showed the way for the French revolution, again, despite any objections, are to be respected.
But Socrates, Plato, Aristotle I think that they have no match.
If you want me to speak about individual works it has to be the Iliad, it has to be Antigone, it has to be Aristotle's Politics. Castoriades makes a good summary in η Έλληνική Ιδιαιτερότητα (it has not been published in English or French).
The battle of Marathon and the battle of Thermopylae are also two works, even though not artistic but definitely they were intellectual works, that are the bedrock of western civilisation. Where free citizens fought mercenaries and slaves.
The idea that any person can immigrate to an English speaking country and become a citizen by subscribing to a few core values is unique and comes from the western tradition of the individual, not part of a racial or tribal group. Only the ignorant or dishonestcan say western civilisation is racist. It's the opposite.
There're bad sides and unpleasant history in the western civilations, no doubt; but one should say what has been developped within these western nations, especially those ideas what people tend to take for granded today: freedom of speech, rule of law and free market, etc. But above all, hats off to Sir Roger as he mentioned one of the essentials of human nautre is a sense of "feeling at home", and it is the descendents of Europa who have fulfilled this sentiment most.
If people was so smart. Why is this world so destroyed? And so many people are so confused? Throwing everything against the wall hoping something, anything will stick.
Thoughts from an eloquent man, punctuated by a very creaky chair !!
Great hair by the way.
I would point out that the single greatest achievement of Western Civ is democracy, a concept that not all American conservatives seem to appreciate.
The book of mormon another testament of Jesus-Christ
I wish he was my neighbour.
He is a beloved neighbour, friend and guide to us all.
Meditative planetary jesus-christ tranquile paradise and gardening
He is was a burning candle in a time full of foolishness. His companions are K. Popper; Amos Oz and so on.
I wish he had never smoked.
This guy perfectly represents Western civilization: An old white British guy about to fall into a grave vaguely complaining about social change and the youth and pining for the mythical "good old days".
Spoken as he's dying from a disease of Western civilization from which Western medicine is unable to save him. But this is not to say that the notion of civilization, Western or otherwise, has a single meaning throughout usage. I feel that Scruton has a hidden agenda here, one which is focused on a small number of specific oppositions in international relations and that it would be more useful to articulate these.
What are you blathering on about?
He projects vulnerability. But he has little of real interest to say.
He was dying as he made these remarks, you heartless fool.
lol back to school chap