A Quote by Roger Scruton
In argument about moral problems, relativism is the first refuge of the scoundrel.
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No culture in history has ever embraced moral relativism and survived. Our own culture, therefore, will either (1) be the first, and disprove history's clearest lesson, or (2) persist in its relativism and die, or (3) repent of its relativism and live. There is no other option.
Moral relativism says morality is relative, not absolute, I want to show moral relativism, in its popular form, is logically incoherent.
we have made an extraordinary transition. From moral absolutes to moral relativism. ... Moral problems become medical ones and yesterday's sinners become today's patients.
The first derivative is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
A technical objection is the first refuge of a scoundrel.
A concern with 'public morality' is - if not the last refuge of a scoundrel - the first foray of the fascist.
What every Englishman thinks about patriotism, the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Whether or not patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, national security can be the last refuge of the tyrant.
If patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether.
Safety is the last refuge of the scoundrel!
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Public office is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Patriotism is usually the refuge of the scoundrel. He is the man who talks the loudest.
Patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings.
Those who believe patriotism to be the last refuge of the scoundrel have underestimated compassion.
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