Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke
and on the Proceedings in Certain Societies in London Relative to that Event
This book is a political pamphlet written in the 18th century, where the author criticizes the French Revolution, arguing that it has gone too far in its quest for radical change. He asserts that the revolutionaries, in their rejection of tradition and their embrace of abstract notions of liberty and equality, have overlooked the complexities of real social and political life. The author advocates for gradual, prudent reform rather than sudden, violent change and emphasizes the importance of tradition and inherited institutions.
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- Published
- 1790
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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