Community Quote by Roger Scruton
“For Conservatives, all disputes over law, liberty and justice are addressed to a historic and existing community. The root of politics, they believe, is attachment - the motive in human beings that binds them to the place, the customs, the history and the people who are theirs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Conservatism, 2005
Conservatives view politics as rooted in attachment to community, history, and customs.
In simple terms: Politics stems from communal attachment.
Key Takeaway
Respect traditions while engaging politics.
Themes
politics
community
tradition
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- local governance
- cultural preservation
- policy debates
Key Concepts
attachment
identity
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How balance tradition with progress?
- What defines healthy attachment?
A Different Perspective
Attachment may resist necessary change.
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