Tuesday, 25 April
15:00-18:00
Stanhope Hotel / Wellington Room (Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Bruxelles)
Sir Roger Scruton’s thought has had an enduring influence on conservatives around the world. His reflections on the good, the true, and the beautiful continue to inspire.
A philosopher, commentator, and writer, Sir Roger published more than forty books in philosophy, aesthetics, and politics. His work has been translated into dozens of languages.
At this symposium, our panelists will reflect on Sir Roger’s thought and work across various topics, as well as on how he deeply touched their lives.
This event will also serve as the international book launch for works recently published by two of our distinguished speakers.
Ferenc Hörcher‘s book entitled Art and Politics in Roger Scruton’s Conservative Philosophy was published in 2023 by Palgrave Macmillan.
Sebastian Morello‘s book, Conservatism and Grace, was published by Routledge in 2023.
Entry is free, but registration is compulsory. Space is limited, so please register early!
Registration closes at 8:00 pm on April 24th.
Register here.
PROGRAMME
15:00 Arrival / Registration
15:30 Welcome & Introductory Comments
15:40 Art & Politics in the Works of Roger Scruton (Ferenc Hörcher)
16:00 Religion & Politics in the Works of Roger Scruton (Sebastian Morello)
16:20 Scruton & the Monarchy (Patrick Overeem)
16:40 Scruton & European Conservatism (Alvino-Mario Fantini)
16:50 Q&A / General Discussion
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Ferenc Hörcher is a research professor and the head of the Research Institute of Politics and Government of the University of Public Service and a senior fellow of the Institute of Philosophy of the Centre for the Humanities, in Budapest. He is a political philosopher and a philosopher of art. His major research topics include the ideologies of conservatism and liberalism, early modern political thought and the history of Hungarian political and constitutional thought. His recent publications include A Political Philosophy of Conservatism Prudence, Moderation and Tradition (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020) and Art and Politics in Roger Scruton’s Conservative Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023).
Dr. Patrick Overeem is an assistant professor in Political Science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he specializes in political philosophy and ethics. His research moves between the two poles of politeia (constitutionalism, liberal democracy, postliberalism) and politikos (statesmanship, virtue, integrity)—and their interrelations.
Sebastian Morello is a lecturer, public speaker, and writer. He has published books on philosophy, religion, politics, history, and education. He lives in Bedfordshire, England, with his wife and children, and is senior editor and editorial board member of The European Conservative.
Alvino-Mario Fantini is the editor-in-chief of The European Conservative.
