Ferenc Hörcher is Research Professor in the Research Institute of Politics and Government of the University of Public Service and Senior Fellow in the Institute of Philosophy of the Research Centre for the Humanities, both in Budapest, Hungary. He is a political philosopher, historian of political and aesthetic thought. He is also a published poet. His last academic publication was 'The Political Philosophy of the European City" (Lexington Books, 2021).

“For the younger generation, particularly emerging academics and intellectuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of conservative thought’s depth and nuances, this book serves as an invaluable guide. … Hörcher’s text provides a nuanced exploration of Scruton’s intricate ideas about the symbiotic relationship between art, culture, and politics.” (Ronen Shoval, Public Discourse, thepublicdiscourse.com, September 24, 2023)“Anyone with a serious interest in Roger Scruton’s philosophical thinking, his consideration on the relationship between art and politics, culture and conservatism, or simply desiring to know more about the great writer’s love affair with Wagner, should read this book.” (Paul Krause, Voegelin View, voegelinview.com, August 20, 2023)

• Chapter 1. Introduction. Politics, Art and Philosophy.- Chapter 2. The Emergence of a Philosophy of Art and Politics.- Chapter 3. The Political Philosophy of Conservatism (vita activa).- Chapter 4. The Theory of Art and Culture.- Chapter 5. From the Philosophy of Art to Metaphysics (vita contemplativa).- Chapter 6. Conclusion. The Duality of Scruton’s Philosophy of Politics and Art.

Ferenc Hörcher is Research Professor in the Research Institute of Politics and Government of the University of Public Service and Senior Fellow in the Institute of Philosophy of the Research Centre for the Humanities, both in Budapest, Hungary. He is a political philosopher, historian of political and aesthetic thought. He is also a published poet. His last academic publication was 'The Political Philosophy of the European City" (Lexington Books, 2021).

“For the younger generation, particularly emerging academics and intellectuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of conservative thought’s depth and nuances, this book serves as an invaluable guide. … Hörcher’s text provides a nuanced exploration of Scruton’s intricate ideas about the symbiotic relationship between art, culture, and politics.” (Ronen Shoval, Public Discourse, thepublicdiscourse.com, September 24, 2023)“Anyone with a serious interest in Roger Scruton’s philosophical thinking, his consideration on the relationship between art and politics, culture and conservatism, or simply desiring to know more about the great writer’s love affair with Wagner, should read this book.” (Paul Krause, Voegelin View, voegelinview.com, August 20, 2023)

• Chapter 1. Introduction. Politics, Art and Philosophy.- Chapter 2. The Emergence of a Philosophy of Art and Politics.- Chapter 3. The Political Philosophy of Conservatism (vita activa).- Chapter 4. The Theory of Art and Culture.- Chapter 5. From the Philosophy of Art to Metaphysics (vita contemplativa).- Chapter 6. Conclusion. The Duality of Scruton’s Philosophy of Politics and Art.