Green Philosophy: How to Think Seriously About the Planet by Roger Scruton
Roger Scruton is one of Britain's most respected thinkers and in this new book he offers a radically different solution to the planet's most important problem.
The environment has long been the undisputed territory of the political Left, which has seen the principal threats to the earth as issuing from international capitalism, consumerism and the over-exploitation of natural resources. In Green Philosophy, Scruton argues that conservatism is far better suited to tackle environmental problems than either liberalism or socialism. He shows that rather than entrusting the environment to unwieldy NGOs and international committees, we must assume personal responsibility and foster local sovereignty. People must be empowered to take charge of their environment, to care for it as a home, and to affirm themselves through the kind of local associations that have been the traditional goal of conservative politics.
Our common future is by no means assured, but as Roger Scruton clearly demonstrates in this important book, there is a path that we can take which could ensure the future safety of our planet and our species.
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Format: Paperback | 464 pages
Dimensions (cm):Â 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.3 | 536g -
Publication Date: 29 Jan 2013
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 184887202X
ISBN13: 9781848872028
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Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. No obvious damage to the cover. The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. The first and last 3 pages in the book have small blotches of discolouring on them, mostly on the first and last page, which in no way compromises the legibility or understanding of the text. No missing pages.