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Book SynopsisRenowned philosopher Roger Scruton draws on his own experience as a counter-culture presence in public life to explain conservatism in a skeptical age.
With soft left-liberalism as the dominant force in Western politics, what can conservatives now contribute to public debate that will not be dismissed as pure nostalgia? In this highly personal and witty book, renowned philosopher Roger Scruton explains how to live as a conservative in spite of the pressures to exist otherwise. Drawing on his own experience as a counter-cultural presence in public life, Scruton argues that while humanity might survive in the absence of the conservative outlook, it certainly won''t flourish. How to be a Conservative is not only a blueprint for modern conservatism. It is a heartfelt appeal on behalf of old fashioned decencies and values, which are the bedrock of our weakened, but still enduring civilization.
Trade ReviewRoger Scruton is that rarest of things: a first-rate philosopher who actually has a philosophy … one of the few intellectually authoritative voices in modern British conservatism. -- Jesse Norman * Spectator *
Roger Scruton is one of our great men of speculation. -- David Willetts * Standpoint *
A persuasive and poignant little book. -- Ferdinand Mount * The Oldie *
Elegantly written and thought-provoking ... I loved this book, especially the way it seems to be aimed as much at the heart as the mind. On both it has a cleansing effect , the equivalent of eating a tart lemon sorbet. * Country Life *
Table of ContentsPreface 1 My Journey 2 Starting from Home 3 The Truth in Nationalism 4 The Truth in Socialism 5 The Truth in Capitalism 6 The Truth in Liberalism 7 The Truth in Multiculturalism 8 The Truth in Environmentalism 9 The Truth in Internationalism 10 The Truth in Conservatism 11 Realms of Value 12 Practical Matters 13 A Valediction Forbidding Mourning but Admitting Loss
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