Roger Scruton is that rarest of things: a first-rate philosopher who actually has a philosophy … one of the few intellectually authoritative voices in modern British conservatism.
- Jesse Norman, Spectator
Roger Scruton is one of our great men of speculation.
- David Willetts, Standpoint
A persuasive and poignant little book.
- Ferdinand Mount, The Oldie
Elegantly written and thought-provoking ... I loved this book, especially the way it seems to be aimed as much at the heart as the mind. On both it has a cleansing effect , the equivalent of eating a tart lemon sorbet.
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