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1	West and the Rest: Globalization and the Terrorist Threat more books like this by Roger Scruton Scruton shows how the different religious and philosophical roots of Western and Islamic societies have resulted in those societies' profoundly divergent beliefs about the nature of political order. For one thing, the idea of the social contract, crucial to the self-conception of Western nations, is entirely absent in Islamic societies. Similarly, ... see all copies from $3.68! new only from $9.46! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Kant: A Very Short Introduction more books like this by Roger Scruton 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 background to Kant's work and showing why ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $6.62! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Culture Counts: Faith and Feeling in a World Besieged more books like this by Roger Scruton What is culture? Why should we preserve it, and how? In this book renowned philosopher Roger Scruton defends Western culture against its internal critics and external enemies, and argues that rumours of its death are seriously exaggerated. He shows our culture to be a continuing source of moral knowledge, and rebuts the fashionable sarcasm which ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $4.98! \| first editions \| SVS
4	An Intelligent Person's Guide to Philosophy more books like this by Roger Scruton A guide to understanding both classical and modern philosophy, written by one of the most highly regarded philosophers of our day. Scruton, a professor of philosophy at London University, is the author of "Modern Philosophy" and a well-known literary and social critic in Great Britain and the United States. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.32! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Spinoza more books like this by Roger Scruton In this book Roger Scruton presents a clear and systematic analysis of Spinoza's thought, and shows its relevance to today's intellectual preoccupations. see all copies from $2.07! new only from $3.77! \| first editions \| SVS
6	An intelligent person's guide to modern culture more books like this by Roger Scruton Received by the British press with equal acclaim and indignation, this book sets out to define and defend high culture against the world of pop, corn, and popcorn. It shows just why culture matters in an age without faith and gives an extended argument against the "post-modernist" world view. see all copies from $7.95! new only from $19.59! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Kant more books like this by Roger Scruton Emphasizing the continuity between his moral and aesthetic doctrines and the metaphysical basis in which they rest, the author explores Kant's relation to Leibniz and Hume, and his attempt to construct a philosophy which was neither rationalist nor empiricist, and could display the limits of human understanding; he shows that Kant was not only a ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $11.50! \| first editions
8	German Philosophers: Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche more books like this by Roger Scruton, Christopher Janaway, Michael Tanner A study of four of the most important German theorists: Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. Keith Thomas, general editor, calls this book "a series of concise, lucid, authoritative, introductions to the thought of leading intellectual figures of the past whose ideas still influence the way we think today". see all copies from $3.73! new only from $17.14! \| first editions
9	Modern Culture more books like this by Roger Scruton The word, 'culture' lies at the centre of contemporary debates about the past and future of society. Here, the author argues for the religious origin of culture in all its forms, and mounts a defence of the 'high culture' of our civilization against its radical and 'deconstructionist' critics. see all copies from $6.89! new only from $13.64! \| SVS
10	Modern Philosophy: An Introduction and Survey more books like this by Roger Scruton Philosopher Roger Scruton offers a wide-ranging perspective on philosophy, from logic to aesthetics, written in a lively and engaging way that is sure to stimulate debate. Rather than producing a survey of an academic discipline, Scruton reclaims philosophy for worldly concerns. see all copies from $8.95! new only from $11.86! \| SVS
11 view cover	England: an elegy more books like this by Roger Scruton Provides an account of England which is an analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues. This book covers aspects of the English inheritance, informed by a philosophical vision. It shows that there is such a country as England, that it has a distinct personality and endows its residents with a distinct moral ideal. see all copies from $12.46! new only from $15.36! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The meaning of conservatism more books like this by Roger Scruton see all copies from $12.90! new only from $22.75! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Aesthetics of Architecture more books like this by Roger Scruton see all copies from $3.12! new only from $6.98! \| first editions
14 view cover	A Political Philosophy more books like this by Roger Scruton Presents a defence of social order, beginning from philosophical first principles which aims to be a systematic answer to liberal egalitarianism, and also a defence of the Western social, religious, cultural and political inheritance. This book also demonstrates that this inheritance is a reflection of the deepest truths about human nature. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $65.82!
15 view cover	The Palgrave MacMillan Dictionary of Political Thought more books like this by Roger Scruton Roger Scruton's "Dictionary of Political Thought "has been widely acclaimed as a profound and incisive guide to political ideas. This new edition takes stock of the revolutionary political changes that have taken place since the dictionary was first published in 1982, bringing the dictionary right up to date. Some 1790 entries cover every aspect ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $14.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	Philosophy: Principles and Problems more books like this by Roger Scruton Philosophy can be approached in two ways: by doing it, or, by studying how it has been done. Presenting a personal view of philosophy, here, the author focuses on the ideas and arguments which attracted him to the subject. He also shows how philosophy is relevant not just to intellectual questions, but to life in the modern world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.06! \| SVS
17 view cover	Dictionary of Political Thought more books like this by Roger Scruton see all copies from $1.99! new only from $73.36! \| first editions
18 view cover	Animal rights and wrongs more books like this by Roger Scruton Do animals have rights? If not, do we have duties towards them? If so, what duties? These and other issues are discussed in this book. It includes chapters on the livestock crisis, fishing, BSE and a layman's introduction to philosophical concepts. It presents a response to the defenders of animal rights. see all copies from $10.99! new only from $17.27! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Art and Imagination: A Study in the Philosophy of Mind more books like this by Roger Scruton This book presents a theory of aesthetic judgment and appreciation in the spirit of modern empiricism. There are three parts: the first deals with questions of philosophical logic, the second with questions in the philosophy of mind, and the third with questions in the philosophy of art. Thus the argument advances from a theory of aesthetic ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $537.71! \| first editions
20	West and the Rest more books like this by Roger Scruton In this astonishing new book, Roger Scruton argues that to understand adequately the roots of Islamic terrorism, one must understand both the unique historical evolution of the state and the dynamic of globalization.With extraordinary perception, Scruton reveals the philosophical and theological roots of the current clash of civilizations. He ... see all copies from $8.40! new only from $17.59!
21 view cover	On hunting more books like this by Roger Scruton The feelings stirred by hunting are explored here by writer and philosopher Roger Scruton. Drawing on his own experiences and offering a portrait of the people and animals who take part in hunting, Scruton introduces the reader to some of the mysteries of country life. see all copies from $10.17! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Death-Devoted Heart: Sex and the Sacred in Wagner's Tristan and Isolde more books like this by Roger Scruton A tale of forbidden love and inevitable death, the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde recounts the story of two lovers unknowingly drinking a magic potion and ultimately dying in one another's arms. While critics have lauded Wagner's Tristan and Isolde for the originality and subtlety of the music, they have denounced the drama as a "mere ... see all copies from $13.24! new only from $23.78! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Sexual Desire: A Philosophical Investigation more books like this by Roger Scruton Beginning from purely philosophical premises, and ranging over human life, art and institutions, the author surveys the entire field of sexuality. Dissatisfied with puritanism and permissiveness, he argues for a radical break. Upholding traditional morality - his argument gravitates to that which is consoling in the experience of sexual love. see all copies from $14.37! new only from $26.77! \| SVS
24 view cover	A Philosopher's Life more books like this by Roger Scruton In this new book, Roger Scruton presents a series of autobiographical essays - the nearest he has come yet to writing an autobiography. see all copies from $8.63! new only from $10.87! \| first editions
25 view cover	Political Philosophy: Arguments for Conservatism more books like this by Roger Scruton Presents a defence of social order, beginning from philosophical first principles which aims to be a systematic answer to liberal egalitarianism, and also a defence of the Western social, religious, cultural and political inheritance. This book also demon see all copies from $9.25! new only from $9.45! \| SVS

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