Meaning of Conservatism

Zusatztext '...a marvellously lucid writer.' - Seamus Perry! Politics Informationen zum Autor ROGER SCRUTON is an academic philosopher who has been Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College London and at Boston University, Massachusetts. He is a writer and journalist and has published over twenty books, including philosophy, political theory, criticism and novels. Klappentext First published in 1980! this contribution to political thought is a statement of the traditional conservative position. Roger Scruton challenges those who would regard themselves as conservatives! and also their opponents. Zusammenfassung First published in 1980! this contribution to political thought is a statement of the traditional conservative position. Roger Scruton challenges those who would regard themselves as conservatives! and also their opponents. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction: Philosophy, Policy and Dogma The Conservative Attitude Authority and Allegiance Constitution and the State Law and Liberty Property Alienated Labour The Autonomous Institution Establishment The Public World Appendix: Liberalism versus Conservatism Notes Index

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Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction: Philosophy, Policy and Dogma The Conservative Attitude Authority and Allegiance Constitution and the State Law and Liberty Property Alienated Labour The Autonomous Institution Establishment The Public World Appendix: Liberalism versus Conservatism Notes Index

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'...a marvellously lucid writer.' - Seamus Perry, Politics

Product details

• Authors: R. Scruton, Roger Scruton, Scruton Roger
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.02.2001
• EAN: 9780333803776
• ISBN: 978-0-333-80377-6
• No. of pages: 219
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Verstehen, B, Soziale und politische Philosophie, History: specific events & topics, Geschichte: Ereignisse und Themen, Political Science, Political Philosophy, Political Theory, Social & political philosophy, Political science & theory, Political History, Social Philosophy, History: specific events and topics, World Politics, Social sciences—Philosophy, Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection