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A provocative and passionately argued book from the writer and philosopher, which proposes that great harm and havoc has been wrought on the world by those who present themselves as optimists and idealists. A plea for reason and responsibility, written at a time of profound change. *Also appeared in April 11 Buyer's Notes*
Synopsis
In this provocative and passionately argued book, Roger Scruton proposes that the greatest harm and havoc has been wrought on the world by those who have presented themselves as optimists and idealists, whether of the left or of the right.
