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How to Be a Conservative
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 11-09-2014
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $29.22
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What does it mean to be a conservative in an age so sceptical of conservatism? How can we live in the presence of our 'canonized forefathers' at a time when their cultural, religious and political bequest is so routinely rejected? With soft left-liberalism as the dominant force in Western politics, what can conservatives now contribute to public debate that will not be dismissed as pure nostalgia?
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- Skyler
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Refreshingly Enlightening
If you are interested in politics beyond watching the news or reading the paper, this book with worth a listen. His adroit definitions and appropriate coverage of the key points of political thought add clarity to a typically muddled group of ideas. His critique of the modern right wing is eye opening and revealing. This book has really opened my mind and I hope it opens yours.
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- JSM
- 13-10-2014
Coherent explanation of true conservatism
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It is work to be a conservative. Scruton does some of the work by sharing thoughtful explanations of what conservatism is. His work will help me articulate my experience as a conservative.
Which scene was your favorite?
A conservative values what previous generations handed down to the living generation and tries to live in a way that leaves the next generation with an inheritance rather than a debt.
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- George
- 11-11-2015
Good book
Good subjects including socialism/communism vs. capitalism, Sharia vs. democracy, crony capitalism vs. free market capitalism.
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- Amazon Customer
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The difference between Civilization and Society!
A thought provoking journey to the architecture of mankind's shared purpose. This is must read for all thinking people.
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Conservatism is more than economic theory
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This is a timely and moving account of why Conservatism is both reasonable and humane. Roger Scruton takes a clear-eyed look at some very big issues that affect all our lives - the EU, immigration, the environment, human rights, religion etc. Please read this book.
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- C I H
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Superb, it will teach you how to listen.
Whatever you think your political leanings are, put them to one side and with an open mind listen to this treasure of thought and the arguments that are derived and put for the listener to consider. At times it is heavy going and I found my self going back to get a better understanding. A great listen that should be read or listened to by all that want to have a better understanding . Roger Scruton is a man and product of our time, compellingly brilliant.