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Conservatism: An Invitation to the Great Tradition

de Roger Scruton

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A brief magisterial introduction to the conservative tradition by one of Britain's leading intellectuals. In Conservatism, Roger Scruton offers the reader an invitation into the world of political philosophy by explaining the history and evolution of the conservative movement over the centuries. With the clarity and authority of a gifted teacher, he discusses the ideology's perspective on civil society, the rule of law, freedom, morality, property, rights, and the role of the state. In a time when many claim that conservatives lack a unified intellectual belief system, this book makes a very strong case to the contrary, one that politically-minded readers will find compelling and refreshing. Scruton analyzes the origins and development of conservatism through the philosophies and thoughts of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman, among others. He shows how conservative ideas have influenced the political sector through the careers of a diverse cast of politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Disraeli, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. He also takes a close look at the changing relationship between conservative politics, capitalism, and free markets in both the UK and the US. This clear, incisive guide is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Western politics and policies, now and over the last three centuries.… (mais)
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I first came across Roger Scruton when I learned of his death in early 2020 and saw a handful of people writing on his accomplishments. I heard a conversation he had with Al Mohler and concluded that he is interesting and brilliant, a feat not accomplished by many. I left intrigued to learn more.

Scruton embodies the modern statesman. He is a writer, philosopher, hunter, composer, and wine connoisseur. He possesses a competently trained eye for architecture and profound skill in delving into topics like aesthetics and beauty. I found his conservative thought insightful and though I'd hoped to enjoy political philosophy a little more as a result of reading, I cannot say I did. However, Scruton succeeds in his aim of explaining the major thinkers and evolution of the conservative movement over past few centuries. Though the work is relatively short, the presentation is thorough.

In terms of actual content, Scruton writes plenty of brilliant, proverbial statements on the conservative tradition. Instead of roiling rage, conservatism seeks belonging, preservation, and restoring a cultural inheritance. He advises people to consider the things they love and see that conservatism's aim is to keep these. Beautiful things don't arise out of tearing down. He writes on the conservatism stance as one based from "The conviction that good things are more easily destroyed than created, and the determination to hold on to those good things in the face of politically engineered change" (127).

The book is comprised of six chapters, each tracing various developments of thought in the conservatism tradition. Scruton begins all the way back with Locke and Hobbes and progresses through the centuries to more recent thinkers like William Buckley and Russell Kirk. While I most enjoyed the final chapter titled "conservatism now," there is undoubtedly a great necessity for the historical explanations of how western nations have been influenced by ideas like conservatism. Ideas certainly have consequences for better or for ill, and since the dawn of time, influential thinkers have contributed their ideas toward systems that will (ostensibly) lend themselves to human flourishing. Inevitably, and perhaps most prominently, these ideas are played out in the political sphere.

Unfortunately today, conservative ideas are being stamped out like cigarette butts. Dissenting viewpoints and worldviews in university and public forums are not being debated and discussed, but silenced. Free speech has little freedom and therefore, little speech. In an article for the Telegraph, Scruton mourns the oncoming "cultural dark age" as a result of "the failure to stand up for conservative thinking." He goes on to note how "the intellectual scene always used to have room for great minds from the Right. Today they would be denounced for thought crime by a Left that cannot tolerate dissent."

A basic understanding of conservatism can help thinking minded Christians in the political world. The American experiment of self-government has existed under the jurisdiction of the Constitution and Bill of Rights for close to 250 years. Yet now more than ever, free speech is coming under fire. Conservatism's ideals and values point to the government's right to govern and uphold, while protecting freedom of religion and speech, allowing Christians to enjoy various privileges of living and worshiping in a free state. The state ought not dictate individual rights, but protect them. Goods and opportunities ought not be distributed, but left to the realm of individuals and communities. These ideals championed by conservatism are good benefits to society, worth advocating for.

The thinking minded Christian is not surprised that conservatism has fallen upon hard times. This is no shock. True hope is centered on a perfect future where Christ reigns, not a perfect utopia this side of heaven. ( )
  joshcrouse3 | Sep 17, 2021 |
Many politicians who call themselves Conservative aren’t. Destructive actions such as legislating to reduce the powers of a Democrat governor, as Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is doing; creating gerrymanders, as Republicans have in the United States; or denying a US President the right to nominate a judge for the Supreme Court, as the then Republican dominated Senate did in 2016.
Extreme right wingers calling themselves conservative is a misnomer. They’re radical.

Well-known British conservative academic, philosopher and editor, Sir Roger Scruton, has written a concise book about conservatism, its origins and its manifestations that aren’t restricted to politics and its proponents.

It’s an enlightening book, some of which I disagreed, some of which I did. Conservatism is a Conservatism 101; not only an excellent introduction to the subject but an enlightening read about political philosophy. The prose keeps polemics at bay until towards the end when Sir Roger pontificates about the dangers of multiculturalism.

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  Neil_333 | Mar 6, 2020 |
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A brief magisterial introduction to the conservative tradition by one of Britain's leading intellectuals. In Conservatism, Roger Scruton offers the reader an invitation into the world of political philosophy by explaining the history and evolution of the conservative movement over the centuries. With the clarity and authority of a gifted teacher, he discusses the ideology's perspective on civil society, the rule of law, freedom, morality, property, rights, and the role of the state. In a time when many claim that conservatives lack a unified intellectual belief system, this book makes a very strong case to the contrary, one that politically-minded readers will find compelling and refreshing. Scruton analyzes the origins and development of conservatism through the philosophies and thoughts of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman, among others. He shows how conservative ideas have influenced the political sector through the careers of a diverse cast of politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Disraeli, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. He also takes a close look at the changing relationship between conservative politics, capitalism, and free markets in both the UK and the US. This clear, incisive guide is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Western politics and policies, now and over the last three centuries.

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