PREJUDICE, SOCIETY AND TRADITION IN EDMUND BURKE’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Cover Image

PREJUDECATA, SOCIETATEA ŞI TRADIŢIA ÎN FILOSOFIA POLITICĂ A LUI EDMUND BURKE
PREJUDICE, SOCIETY AND TRADITION IN EDMUND BURKE’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Author(s): Darius Borovic
Subject(s): Political Philosophy
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: Burke; conservatorism; prejudice; ideology; emotional rationality; social organicism; political philosophy;

Summary/Abstract: At a first level of interpretation Burke's work might be considered a masterpiece of the conservatory ideology, but thanks to its profound reflections about the human nature, the state, history, and society, it becomes an authentic political philosophy. Burkes political philosophy is built on two fundamental conceptual pillars: prejudice and emotional rationality. These pillars ensure a logical and systematic unit to the diverse themes of his writings. The study is going to interpret the Burke’s philosophical contributions in the context of the conservative ideology. By questioning metaphysics through emotional rationality and not trough transcendental criticism, Burke finds a genuine way to establish his political philosophy leaving an open gate for liberty and progress.

  • Issue Year: 1/2016
  • Issue No: 37
  • Page Range: 132-153
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Romanian
Toggle Accessibility Mode