Fools, Frauds and Firebrands

Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left by Roger Scruton offers a critical examination of left-wing thought from the 1960s to the present, analyzing the works of prominent philosophers and intellectuals. Scruton dissects and challenges the coherence and intellectual rigor of various influential figures and ideas, highlighting how leftist perspectives have become dominant in academia. The book presents a provocative critique of contemporary philosophical trends, emphasizing the disconnect between rhetoric and careful analysis.