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- 400pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
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Reflections on the Revolution in France is a political pamphlet by Edmund Burke, published in November 1790. It represents a significant intellectual critique of the French Revolution and is a foundational text of modern conservatism, contributing to international theory. The work stems from Burke's correspondence with a young gentleman in Paris, who sought his opinion on the revolutionary events that captivated global attention. Initially, Burke wrote a response in October 1789, but he withheld it for prudential reasons. After further correspondence, the young man pressed Burke for his views, prompting a more comprehensive discussion. Burke intended to publish this expanded analysis earlier but realized the complexity of the subject warranted a more thorough treatment than a simple letter could provide. As he developed his ideas, he struggled to shift from a private letter format to a more structured argument, recognizing that a different approach would better organize his thoughts. Ultimately, this work reflects Burke's transformation of traditionalism into a conscious political philosophy, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in political discourse.
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Reflections On The French Revolution, Edmund Burke
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- Pubblicato
- 2022
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Edmund Burke
- Editore
- Creative Media Partners, LLC
- Pubblicato
- 2022
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9781015686861
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Scienze politiche & Politica, Tematica filosofica, Politica, Francia, Regali per il nonno, Corrispondenza, Grande rivoluzione francese (1789-1799), Conservatorismo
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1790
- Titolo originale
- Reflections on the Revolution in France
- Valutazione
- 3,6 su 5
- Descrizione
- Reflections on the Revolution in France is a political pamphlet by Edmund Burke, published in November 1790. It represents a significant intellectual critique of the French Revolution and is a foundational text of modern conservatism, contributing to international theory. The work stems from Burke's correspondence with a young gentleman in Paris, who sought his opinion on the revolutionary events that captivated global attention. Initially, Burke wrote a response in October 1789, but he withheld it for prudential reasons. After further correspondence, the young man pressed Burke for his views, prompting a more comprehensive discussion. Burke intended to publish this expanded analysis earlier but realized the complexity of the subject warranted a more thorough treatment than a simple letter could provide. As he developed his ideas, he struggled to shift from a private letter format to a more structured argument, recognizing that a different approach would better organize his thoughts. Ultimately, this work reflects Burke's transformation of traditionalism into a conscious political philosophy, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in political discourse.