Against the Tide: The best of Roger Scruton's columns, commentaries and criticism

The late Sir Roger Scruton's philosophical and political essays and reviews are collected in one volume, showcasing his moral courage and brilliance. The selection has been made and edited by Mark Dooley, Scruton's literary executor, and includes topics such as feminism, racism, fascism, Tony Blair, Donald Trump, global warming, music, and architecture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

From the very beginning, his moral courage is evident.

- Sunday Telegraph
The definitive collection of the late Sir Roger Scruton's philosophical and political essays and reviews, now compiled in one volume. The philosopher Roger Scruton was the leading conservative thinker of the post-war years. In this book, the very best of his essays and commentaries are arranged thematically. The selection has been made and edited by Mark Dooley, Scruton's literary executor. Throughout this collection, Scruton proves himself to be at his most scintillating and controversial. He writes with passion and conviction about such varied topics as feminism, racism, fascism, Tony Blair, and Donald Trump, as well as subjects like global warming, music, and architecture. He takes aim at those who defy conservative common sense in favor of liberal falsehoods. This book shows Scruton at his most brilliant and demonstrates how his influence will remain strong and enduring.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472992932