Nationality is not the only kind of social membership, nor … - Roger Scruton

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Nationality is not the only kind of social membership, nor is it an exclusive tie. However, it is the only form of membership that has so far shown itself able to sustain a democratic process and a liberal rule of law.

Roger Scruton

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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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