How to be a Conservative by Roger Scruton - Book Summary

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“Conservatism as Custodianship, Not Reaction”

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Title: How to be a Conservative

Author: Roger Scruton

Category: Philosophy & Big Ideas, Politics & Current Affairs, Economics & Global Markets

When you hear the word 'conservative,' do you picture a grumpy old person yelling about the good old days? Sam and Sophie sit with that stereotype for a minute, because Roger Scruton's 'How to be a Conservative' flips it entirely.

They walk through…