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Douglas Murray: In conversation with Roger Scruton.

We bring together two of the sharpest – and controversial – minds in Britain to discuss: What does it mean to be a conservative?

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[hitchslap]

RIP. A tremendous loss to the pursuit of knowledge but we are richer for having benefited from your insights.

[nivedithaprasad]

Travel well, Sir Roger Scruton. You were a gentle giant and your thoughts will be celebrated by posterity. Thanking you from India.

[MarkSmith-ydkh]

So refreshing to watch two intellectuals using language in such a masterful way - no f’ yous - no middle fingers and no slogans -

[nascar]

Practically the entire public sector in a nutshell....

"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong."

Thomas Sowell.

[StellaAsh]

Two civilised Gentlemen having a civilised discussion. How refreshing, what a treat.

[louisefox]

"If you discard truth, all that is left is the pursuit of power". That is what is happening virtually everywhere. Thank you Sir Roger and Douglas - you are two fantastic intellectuals. I really enjoyed your discussion. I never stop learning from great men like you.

This is the kind of discussion I like. No bobblehead questions like "shouldn't you apologize for..." and "don't you feel bad about what you said..." and "aren't you concerned about all the people you've offended?" Or of course the protestors shouting them down.

[Inharmonics]

Roger Scruton is a joy to listen to, especially in the insanity and intellectual incoherence of these times. We will miss him.

[shelties]

I was very saddened today to hear of the passing of the great Roger Scruton. Although I never had the privilege of meeting him, or even hearing him speak live, his brilliant defense of Conservatism help to shape my view of the world. Rest In Peace Sir.

[cyclist]

As a teenager in the 80's I hated Roger Scruton. Why did I hate him? I'm ashamed to say I didnt know. I couldn't have told you other than to say I was told I should hate him as he was a fascist. At that age I was a socialist wannabe. It is to my great regret that at that young age I was given a book by Noam Chomsky and not Thomas Sowell. Having grown I now realise I was wrong and they were so many bitter wasted years. He was then and until his death, a wonderful man.

[mili]

i just absolutely love douglas murray. all i do is read all of his work. he's phenomenal! although i disagree with him here and there, he always clearly and rationally states his view and more often than not, backs it up with facts.

[joshrj]

Amazing discussion, Conservatism has always been at the heart of true discourse and progress

[YuyiLeal]

Men, please become such fine gentlemen yourselves! How beautiful to live in a world where more and more people like this exist! So inspiring, uplifting! ...God bless us!

[Pachelbel_PaperDarts]

It is quite reassuring that the art of conversation is still alive on the web although it's almost non-existent on TV! I thoroughly enjoy this conversation between Scruton and Murray. Perhaps, they are our modern equivalent of Johnson and Boswell.

[mikkygou]

RIP Sir Roger 😢 an unbelievably great loss

[kbeetles]

Brilliant conversation - brilliant people! ((But why is it suggested to me by YT only three months later??)) I did like the audience's questions, too - restoring my faith in thinking and genuine

[jennilou]

I don't think that the party who call themselves "The Conservative Party" are what I, and apparently others think are "Conservative" Maybe it's time for a new party who are genuinely conservative, in the real sense of the word. Douglas and Roger, please keep up the good work. A little light in the immense darkness....

[geoffreybank]

Best YT notification I've had in a while. Great upload!

[antkcuck]

I would love to see them do what Jordan Peterson did and upload university level lectures for anyone to learn

qualifications would be nice, but getting the knowledge out is more important

[cinderelladevil]

I am not British, but I can endorse almost everything they say.