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Radio 4,23 Aug 2013,10 mins

Of the People, By the People 3/4

A Point of View

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Roger Scruton continues his series of talks on the nature and limits of democracy. This week he argues that nations should be defined by language and territory rather than by party or faith. And, looking at examples across the Middle East and in particular in Egypt, he explains why - in his view - a modern state cannot be governed by Islamic law. Producer: Adele Armstrong.

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