The Palgrave MacMillan Dictionary of Political Thought (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

The Palgrave MacMillan Dictionary of Political Thought (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

This new edition takes stock of the revolutionary changes that have taken place since the dictionary was first published in 1982. 1790 entries cover every aspect of political thought providing an indispensable guide to the thought, the wisdom and the folly of modern politics by one of the most

A Political Philosophy: Arguments for Conservatism (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

Roger Scruton's classic work on conservatism, reissued for a new political moment. Over the past twenty years, Roger Scruton has been developing a conservative view of human beings, society and culture. In the book his arguments are recommendations with the aim of convincing the reader that rumors

The Soul of the World (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

A compelling defense of the sacred from acclaimed philosopher Roger Scruton In The Soul of the World, renowned philosopher Roger Scruton defends the experience of the sacred against today's fashionable forms of atheism. He argues that our personal relationships, moral intuitions, and aesthetic

The Aesthetics of Architecture (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

A landmark account of architectural theory and practice from acclaimed philosopher Roger Scruton Architecture is distinguished from other art forms by its sense of function, its localized quality, its technique, its public and nonpersonal character, and its continuity with the decorative arts. In

The Face of God: The Gifford Lectures (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

Roger Scruton explores the place of God in a disenchanted world. His argument is a response to the atheist culture that is now growing around us, and also a defence of human uniqueness. He rebuts the claim that there is no meaning or purpose in the natural world, and argues that the sacred and the

Understanding Music: Philosophy and Interpretation (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

With Understanding Music and The Aesthetics of Music (1997) Roger Scruton set a new standard of rigour and seriousness in the philosophy of music. This collection of wide-ranging essays covers all aspects of the theory and practice of music, showing the significance of music as an expression of the

Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

A devastating critique of modern left-wing thinking from a leading political philosopher. In Fools, Frauds and Firebrands, philosopher Roger Scruton, one of the leading critics of leftist orientations in modern Western civilization, examines the thinkers who have been most influential on the

Uses of Pessimism (Scruton Roger)(Paperback / softback)

In this provocative and passionately argued book, Roger Scruton proposes that the greatest harm and havoc has been wrought on the world by those who have presented themselves as optimists and idealists, whether of the left or of the right. Rejecting such ideals, we should instead seek to replace

Ring of Truth - The Wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung (Scruton Roger)(Paperback / softback)

On Human Nature (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

A brief, radical defense of human uniqueness from acclaimed philosopher Roger ScrutonIn this short book, acclaimed writer and philosopher Roger Scruton presents an original and radical defense of human uniqueness. Confronting the views of evolutionary psychologists, utilitarian moralists, and

The Foundations of Modern Political Thought (Skinner Quentin)(Paperback)

A two-volume study of political thought from the late thirteenth to the end of the sixteenth century, the decisive period of transition from medieval to modern political theory. The work is intended to be both an introduction to the period for students, and a presentation and justification of a

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang (Barrett Grant)(Paperback)

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang illuminates a rich and colorful segment of our language. Readers will find informative entries on slang terms such as Beltway bandit and boondoggle, angry white male and leg treasurer, juice bill and Joe Citizen, banana superpower and the Big Fix

Confessions of a Heretic, Revised Edition (Scruton Roger)(Pevná vazba)

A revised edition of Notting Hill Editions' bestselling title by the late Sir Roger Scruton with a new introduction by Douglas Murray. A collection of provocative essays by the influential social commentator and polemicist Sir Roger Scruton. Each 'confession' reveals aspects of the author's

Roger Scruton: The Philosopher on Dover Beach (Dooley Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Roger Scruton is one of the outstanding British philosophers of the post-war years. Why then is he at best ignored and at worst reviled? Part of the reason is that he is an unapologetic conservative in the tradition of Edmund Burke. That conservative instinct was sharpened during the Paris riots of

Spinoza (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

Father of the Enlightenment and the last guardian of the medieval world, Spinoza made a brilliant attempt to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch and to present a vision of man as simultaneously bound by necessity and eternally free. Ostracized by the Jewish

Lectures in the History of Political Thought (O'Sullivan Luke)(Paperback)

Oakeshott's memorable lectures on the history of political thought, delivered each year at the London School of Economics, will now be available in print for the first time as Volume II of his Selected Writings. Based on manuscripts in the LSE archive for 1966-67, the last year of Oakeshott's

Conversations with Roger Scruton (Dooley Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Roger Scruton is arguably the greatest living English philosopher. A prolific author of fifty books, composer of two operas, controversial columnist and academic dissident, he has stood at the heart of the intellectual life of Britain (and to some extent in the USA) for more than forty years. Mark

Green Philosophy - How to think seriously about the planet (Scruton Roger)(Paperback / softback)

Roger Scruton is one of Britain's most respected thinkers and in this new book he offers a radically different solution to the planet's most important

England: An Elegy (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

In this poignant and personal tribute Roger Scruton gives an account of England which is both an illuminating analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues. Covering all aspects of the English inheritance, and informed by a unique philosophical vision, England: An Elegy

Kant: A Very Short Introduction (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

Immanuel Kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but is also one of the most difficult. In this illuminating Very Short Introduction, Roger Scruton--a well-known and controversial philosopher in his own right--tackles his exceptionally complex subject with a strong hand, exploring

The Meaning of Conservatism (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

First published in 1980, The Meaning of Conservatism is now recognized as a major contribution to political thought, and the liveliest and most provocative modern statement of the traditional 'paleo-conservative' position. Roger Scruton challenges those who would regard themselves as conservatives,

A History of Political Thought: Property, Labor, and Commerce from Plato to Piketty (Bercuson Jeffrey)(Paperback)

A History of Political Thought analyses market society by surveying the ideas of its most perceptive, thought-provoking observers - critics and defenders - from ancient Greece to the present

The Uses of Pessimism: And the Danger of False Hope (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

Optimism is fundamental to the human spirit and has sparked innovation across the centuries, but does it have a dark side? Renowned philosopher and author Roger Scruton argues that unchecked optimism can be dangerous--and that real happiness hinges on a healthy pessimism that recognizes the

African Political Thought: An Intellectual History of the Quest for Freedom (Chan Stephen)(Paperback)