Dooley, Mark
Roger Scruton: The Philosopher on Dover Beach
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847060136
- author:
- Dooley, Mark
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Continuum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- History & Surveys - Modern
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Roger Scruton: The Philosopher on Dover Beach is a thought-provoking biography that explores the life and work of one of Britain's most influential philosophers. Mark Dooley delves into Scruton's unapologetic conservatism, his opposition to liberal and existentialist ideologies, and his defence of a traditional view of human nature. Scruton's philosophy is rooted in his allegiance to the State as a guarantor of tangible freedom, which sets him apart from social contract theorists and individualists. This perspective has been particularly relevant in recent years, with Scruton's ideas being used to critique the European Union, the United Nations, and Western democratic approaches to the Middle East. This book provides a careful analysis of Scruton's central ideas and argues that he is a prophet for our times, offering a courageous and contrarian perspective on politics and philosophy.
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