The Wisdom Of Burke: Extracts From His Speeches And Writings

By Edward Alloway Pankhurst

Book Overview

The Wisdom of Burke: Extracts from His Speeches and Writings is a book that compiles the most insightful and profound excerpts from the speeches and writings of Edmund Burke. Burke was an Irish statesman, politician, and philosopher who lived in the 18th century and is considered one of the greatest political thinkers of his time.The book is divided into chapters that cover various topics such as government, society, religion, and human nature. Each chapter contains a selection of Burke's most significant quotes and passages on the topic, accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information.The Wisdom of Burke offers readers a unique insight into the mind of a brilliant thinker who had a significant impact on the development of modern political thought. Burke's ideas on the importance of tradition, the dangers of radicalism, and the need for balance and moderation in politics are still relevant today.This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in political philosophy, history, or the life and works of Edmund Burke. It is a concise and accessible introduction to the ideas of one of the most influential figures in Western political thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163094617
• ISBN13: 9781163094617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"