Reflections on the Revolution in FranceYale University Press, 1 paź 2008 - 368 The most enduring work of its time, Reflections on the Revolution in France was written in 1790 and has remained in print ever since. Edmund Burke’s analysis of revolutionary change established him as the chief framer of modern European conservative political thought. This outstanding new edition of the Reflections presents Burke’s famous text along with a historical introduction by Frank M. Turner and four lively critical essays by leading scholars. The volume sets the Reflections in the context of Western political thought, highlights its ongoing relevance to contemporary debates, and provides abundant critical notes, a glossary, and a glossary-index to ensure its accessibility. Contributors to the book examine various provocative aspects of Burke’s thought. Conor Cruise O’Brien explores Burke’s hostility to “theory,” Darrin McMahon considers Burke’s characterization of the French Enlightenment, Jack Rakove contrasts the views of Burke and American constitutional framers on the process of drawing up constitutions, and Alan Wolfe investigates Burke, the Social Sciences, and liberal democracy. |
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... common law, Hobbesargued that no law existedprior tothecontract establishing his politicalsovereign, whose commands constitutethe only lawthat Hobbes recognizesas valid. In that respect the legal framework for society represented.
... common law, Hobbesargued that no law existedprior tothecontract establishing his politicalsovereign, whose commands constitutethe only lawthat Hobbes recognizesas valid. In that respect the legal framework for society represented.
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... common people withthe Spoil of the superior Classes.”27 A democracy that allowed one mode of confiscation wouldquickly approve others, andall longstandingsocial arrangementswould collapse. Burke'spremise that government existsto ...
... common people withthe Spoil of the superior Classes.”27 A democracy that allowed one mode of confiscation wouldquickly approve others, andall longstandingsocial arrangementswould collapse. Burke'spremise that government existsto ...
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... common homicide; and if thepeople are byanychance, or inanyway,gainers byit a sortof homicide muchthemore pardonable,and into which weought not to make toosevere a scrutiny. (66) On thebasis of“this barbarous philosophy,” Burkecontinued ...
... common homicide; and if thepeople are byanychance, or inanyway,gainers byit a sortof homicide muchthemore pardonable,and into which weought not to make toosevere a scrutiny. (66) On thebasis of“this barbarous philosophy,” Burkecontinued ...
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... common with all governments,sofar as opinion is security, istaken away. Thus thesepoliticians proceed, whilst little notice istaken oftheir doctrines; but when they come to be examined upon the plain meaning of their words, and the ...
... common with all governments,sofar as opinion is security, istaken away. Thus thesepoliticians proceed, whilst little notice istaken oftheir doctrines; but when they come to be examined upon the plain meaning of their words, and the ...
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... common law, not changing the substance, but regulating themode,and describing the persons. Both these descriptions oflaw are of the sameforce,and are derivedfrom an equalauthority, emanating from the common agreement and original ...
... common law, not changing the substance, but regulating themode,and describing the persons. Both these descriptions oflaw are of the sameforce,and are derivedfrom an equalauthority, emanating from the common agreement and original ...
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Edmund Burke | |
A Tale of Two Enlightenments | |
DarrinM McMahon Why American Constitutionalism Worked | |
Reflections on Burkes | |
Suggested Readings | |
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Reflections on the Revolution in France Edmund Burke,Alan Wolfe,Darrin M. McMahon,Conor Cruise O'Brien,Jack N. Rakove Podgląd niedostępny - 2003 |
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