Episode 151: Edmund Burke’s Conservatism
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Burke's Opposition to Abstract Principles and Rationalism
This chapter explores Edmund Burke's critique of abstract principles and his resistance to enlightenment and rationalism. It discusses the role of tradition in government, the consequences of founding a government on rational design, and Burke's objections to the French Revolution. The chapter also delves into the conflict between rights-based conceptions of government and the overall well-being of society.
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