Reflections on the Revolution in FranceBroadview Press, 22 wrz 2021 - 306 This abridgement of Reflections on the Revolution in France preserves the dynamism of Edmund Burke’s polemic while excising a number of detail-laden passages that may be of less interest to modern readers. Brian R. Clack’s introduction offers a compelling overview of the text and explores the consistency and coherence of Burke’s views on revolution. Burke’s critique of revolutionary politics is illuminated further by the extensive supplementary materials collected in a number of themed appendices. |
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... wisdom of ages to the abilities of any two men living”;2 the recommendation that human beings, often unruly and frightening, should have their passions restrained; and, accordingly, a suspicion toward extravagant claims for unbridled ...
... wisdom of ages to the abilities of any two men living”;2 the recommendation that human beings, often unruly and frightening, should have their passions restrained; and, accordingly, a suspicion toward extravagant claims for unbridled ...
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... wisdom without which statesmen are as sailors on an uncharted sea.”3 Burke was in the twilight of a distinguished parliamentary career when he wrote the Reflections. His was a life peppered with achievements, both political and literary ...
... wisdom without which statesmen are as sailors on an uncharted sea.”3 Burke was in the twilight of a distinguished parliamentary career when he wrote the Reflections. His was a life peppered with achievements, both political and literary ...
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... wisdom of the ages: “We are afraid to put men to live and trade each on his own private stock of reason; because we suspect that this stock in each man is small, and that the individuals would be better to avail themselves of the ...
... wisdom of the ages: “We are afraid to put men to live and trade each on his own private stock of reason; because we suspect that this stock in each man is small, and that the individuals would be better to avail themselves of the ...
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... wisdom of the past was available, and of seeing the order of society as a merely temporary arrangement, were now to be seen, disastrously, in the catastrophe unfolding in France. It is clear that Depont was disappointed by Burke's ...
... wisdom of the past was available, and of seeing the order of society as a merely temporary arrangement, were now to be seen, disastrously, in the catastrophe unfolding in France. It is clear that Depont was disappointed by Burke's ...
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... wisdom but rather dotage and mental enfeeblement that some of Burke's critics wished to imply. It is to be noted, however, that the premise on which all these interpretations rest—the premise, that is, of Burke's inconsistency—can be ...
... wisdom but rather dotage and mental enfeeblement that some of Burke's critics wished to imply. It is to be noted, however, that the premise on which all these interpretations rest—the premise, that is, of Burke's inconsistency—can be ...
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Background Materials | 159 |
Burke and the American Revolution | 182 |
Burkes First Responses to the French Revolution | 195 |
Burkes Later Thoughts on the Revolution | 207 |
Burke on Reform and Innovation | 225 |
Burke on Rousseau and The Philosophy of Vanity | 243 |
Contemporary Responses to Burkes Censure of the French Revolution | 252 |
Delivered Over to Infamy at the End of a Long Life | 289 |
Works Cited and Select Bibliography | 296 |
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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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