An examination of Edmund Burke as thinker and as statesman--with a focus on why he became so concerned not only with the western tradition but also with the preservation and promotion of the dignity of the human person. Through philosophy and theology, he promoted the rights of Irish, Hindus, Roman Catholics, and Americans.
Recommended Reading
Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France (Liberty Fund edition--available online), pp. 92-99, 119-129, 136-144, 151-158, 169-176, 191-207, 307.
Course Year:
2019
Instructor
Bradley Birzer, Ph.D.
Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies & Professor of History
Hillsdale College
