Edmund Burke [Hardcover]

Edmund Burke, 1729-1797, was perceived as leading progressive figure until he published his reaction to the French Revolution,Reflections on the Revolution in France,which he wrote as the Revolution unfolded. This volume places Burke in his historical context and carefully sets out the whole of Burke's philosophical contribution. It not only discusses the reception of Burker by his contemporaries, but also the impact of his ideas on politics and policy today.

Chapter 1. Edmund Burke: The Contradictions of BenevolenceChapter 2. Genial Olympian: Burke and his OpinionsChapter 3. Great Acclaim, Some Derision and Much Controversy. How Burke was ReceivedChapter 4. Under Burkean Eyes: Burke and Our Present Blessings and Woes

Dennis O'Keeffe is Visiting Professor of Sociology at the University of Buckingham, UK.