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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... possessed evenafew months earlier. France bythe middle of1790 provided what had not existed inEurope sincethe English Civil War—a demonstration case of the effective toppling of amonarchy, ancient legislative body,and national church ...
... possessed evenafew months earlier. France bythe middle of1790 provided what had not existed inEurope sincethe English Civil War—a demonstration case of the effective toppling of amonarchy, ancient legislative body,and national church ...
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... possessed itbefore,the English nation did atthattime most solemnly renounce andabdicate it, for themselves, andforalltheir posterity for ever. 14. * 1st Mary, sess.3,ch.1. These gentlemen may value themselves as much as they pleaseon ...
... possessed itbefore,the English nation did atthattime most solemnly renounce andabdicate it, for themselves, andforalltheir posterity for ever. 14. * 1st Mary, sess.3,ch.1. These gentlemen may value themselves as much as they pleaseon ...
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... possessed, andhad been lately endangered. “Taking into their mostserious consideration thebest means formaking such an establishment, that their religion, laws, and liberties mightnot bein dangerof beingagain subverted,” they auspicate ...
... possessed, andhad been lately endangered. “Taking into their mostserious consideration thebest means formaking such an establishment, that their religion, laws, and liberties mightnot bein dangerof beingagain subverted,” they auspicate ...
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... possessed in some parts the walls, and, in all, thefoundations, ofa noble and venerable castle. You might have repaired thosewalls; you might havebuilton those old foundations.Your constitution was suspended beforeit was perfected; but ...
... possessed in some parts the walls, and, in all, thefoundations, ofa noble and venerable castle. You might have repaired thosewalls; you might havebuilton those old foundations.Your constitution was suspended beforeit was perfected; but ...
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... possessed by thesenotions, itis vaintotalkto them ofthe practiceof their ancestors,the fundamental laws oftheir country, the fixed form of a constitution,whose meritsare confirmed by the solid test oflong experience,and an increasing ...
... possessed by thesenotions, itis vaintotalkto them ofthe practiceof their ancestors,the fundamental laws oftheir country, the fixed form of a constitution,whose meritsare confirmed by the solid test oflong experience,and an increasing ...
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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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