Award Quote by Roger Scruton
“Nothing upset me more than the award of Companion of Honour to Eric Hobsbawm in reward for a lifetime of unswerving loyalty to the Soviet Union.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Politics of Culture, 1995
Awarding honors to those loyal to oppressive regimes is morally contradictory.
In simple terms: Honors to oppressive loyalists are contradictory.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate the basis of honors.
Themes
ethics
politics
loyalty
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Should honors be revoked?
- How to balance achievement vs ideology?
A Different Perspective
Complex histories can blur moral judgments.
