First published 2021
Roger Scruton confronts the cultural surrender that defines our age. He examines why Western civilization bows to ignorance while attacking those who defend established principles. Scruton maps the tension between Christian Enlightenment traditions and Islamic worldviews, seeking solutions for the spiritual emptiness that plagues modern society. His analysis cuts through accepted wisdom about cultural relativism and intellectual capitulation. These essays question why we abandon our foundations when faced with foreign ideologies. Scruton argues that this reflexive deference weakens the very values that built our institutions. The book offers readers a framework for understanding cultural conflict and a path toward reclaiming civilizational confidence.
Genres: non-fiction, 21st-century, cultural, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary
Period: 21st-Century
208 pages · Hardcover · Notting Hill Editions