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Reflections On The French Revolution

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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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Inglese
Pubblicato
2022
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In brossura
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400
ISBN13
9781015686861
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1790
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Reflections on the Revolution in France
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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.