We are not born free, nor do we come into this world with a self-identity and autonomy of our own. We achieve those things, through the conflict and … - Roger Scruton

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We are not born free, nor do we come into this world with a self-identity and autonomy of our own. We achieve those things, through the conflict and cooperation that weave us into the social fabric.

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About Roger Scruton

Roger Scruton (27 February 1944 – 12 January 2020) was a British philosopher, who worked as an academic, editor, publisher, barrister, journalist, broadcaster, countryside campaigner, novelist, and composer.

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Birth Name: Roger Vernon
Alternative Names: Roger Vernon Scruton Professor Sir Roger Vernon Scruton
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