Peter King

Reaction (eBook, ePUB)

Against the Modern World

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

To call someone a reactionary is to insult them and to end any argument. There is no possible rejoinder: no one could possibly wish to be a reactionary. But what if one were to gratefully accept the label? What would it mean to wilfully and honestly be a reactionary? Referencing thinkers as diverse as Burke, de Maistre, Guenon, Ratzinger, Scruton and the Prince of Wales this book considers the nature of reaction as a justified response to modernity and the constant call for change. Reaction is shown to take two distinct forms: first, as a rejection of progress and a defence of traditional culture and values; and second, as a common sense disquiet and distaste towards elites. These are seen as entirely valid responses to the failure of modernity. 'Reaction' presents an original and thoughtful critique of modernity and a defence of tradition. It will be of interest to anyone concerned that we are heading too far and too quickly in the wrong direction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Andrews UK
• Seitenzahl: 179
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781845403485
• Artikelnr.: 38352985

Autorenporträt

Peter King has been at De Montfort University since 1993 and undertakes research in the areas of conservative social thought, social philosophy and housing policy, with books and papers on rights, needs and choice. Peter also has written on housing finance and subsidy systems. His recent projects include the second edition of 'Understanding Housing Finance', published by Routledge in 2009; 'Housing Policy Transformed on the Right to Buy', published by Policy Press in 2010; and a book on the Coalition government in the UK called 'The New Politics' to be published in May 2011 by Policy Press.