The Uses of Pessimism: And the Danger of False Hope
"Scruton has approached his project with incisiveness, breath of knowledge, and clarity of expression.The Uses of Pessimismis worth arguing over." --Politics & Ideas"While some of Scruton's conclusions may be controversial... he does present an intriguing case for using pessimism as a way to examine issues that affect current society. His clear and accessible writing will appeal to those familiar with the author's past works and also those with an interest in philosophy." --Library Journal"Scruton has approached his project with incisiveness, breadth of knowledge, and clarity of expression. The Uses of Pessimism is worth arguing over."-- Peter Lopatin,Commentary"Score one for pessimism." --Peter Monaghan,The Chronicle of Higher Education