Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left

Fools, Frauds and Firebrands by Roger Scruton is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the leading thinkers who have shaped the New Left movement.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key strands in New Left thinking, including E.

P.

Thompson, Ronald Dworkin, R.

D.

Laing, Jurgen Habermas, Gyorgy Lukacs, Jean-Paul Sartre, Jacques Derrida, Slavoj iek, Ralph Milliband, and Eric Hobsbawm.

Scruton's incisive critique of modern left-wing thinking is both caustic and highly readable, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intellectual underpinnings of the contemporary Left.

With great clarity and precision, Scruton delivers a devastating critique of the perceived destructive aims and tactics of the left, while also offering a compelling alternative vision for resistance to the leftist agenda without religious faith.

Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex and often contentious world of political thought.