The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
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| Author | Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 |
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| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of political and philosophical writings, likely composed in the late 18th century. The volume presents a critical exploration of societal structures and norms through various essays and letters, reflecting Burke's insights on the nature of government, society, and human behavior. Readers can expect an examination of the consequent evils arising from artificial societal constructs and a call for a return to natural society. At the start of this collection, the editor provides an overview of Burke's work and intentions, highlighting his reluctance to compile his writings during his lifetime. The initial essay, "A Vindication of Natural Society," introduces the central theme of the volume: the critique of artificial societal constructs and the associated moral consequences. Burke posits that while humans have created complex societies, they often lead to oppression and tyranny, and he uses historical examples of civil unrest and warfare to illustrate the destructive outcomes of political systems. The opening sets the stage for a broader discourse on the relationship between human nature, governance, and the inherent flaws of political order. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 |
| Subject | Political science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15043 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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