Edmund Burke - Key Ideas (1729–1797) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Edmund Burke's lifespan
Edmund Burke's lifespan
1729-1797
Edmund Burke's title in conservatism
Edmund Burke's title in conservatism
Father of modern conservatism
Burke's famous 1790 work
Burke's famous 1790 work
Reflections on the Revolution in France
Burke's view of French Revolution
Burke's view of French Revolution
Catastrophic and dangerous upheaval
Burke's view of 1688 Glorious Revolution
Burke's view of 1688 Glorious Revolution
Legitimate, measured, necessary change
Burke's approach to political change
Burke's approach to political change
Extreme caution
Burke's preferred type of change
Burke's preferred type of change
Gradual, evolutionary change
Burke's view of the state
Burke's view of the state
Organic entity that evolves over time
State's primary role per Burke
State's primary role per Burke
Maintain order and stability
How state changes should be made (Burke)
How state changes should be made (Burke)
Incrementally
Burke's view of hierarchy
Burke's view of hierarchy
Natural and necessary component of society
Aristocracy's role per Burke
Aristocracy's role per Burke
Guardians of tradition
Burke's concept of society
Burke's concept of society
Organic society that evolves over time
Each generation's duty per Burke
Each generation's duty per Burke
Preserve and pass on traditions