Meaning of Conservatism

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

Roger Scruton is research Professor at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences based in Arlington, Virginia. His previous academic affiliations have been Professor of Aesthetics at Birkbeck College, London, and subsequently Professor of Philosophy and University Professor at Boston University.

Summary

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.

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

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Product details

• Authors: R. Scruton, Roger Scruton, Scruton Roger
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.2001
• EAN: 9780333912447
• ISBN: 978-0-333-91244-7
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; 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, auseinandersetzen, Political History, Social Philosophy, History: specific events and topics, World Politics, Social sciences—Philosophy, Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection