Edmund Burke And The Natural Law - Hardcover

by Peter J. Stanlis (Author), Russell Kirk (Foreword by)

Edmund Burke and the Natural Law is a book written by Peter J. Stanlis that explores the political philosophy of Edmund Burke, a prominent 18th-century British statesman and philosopher. The book delves into Burke's views on natural law, which is the idea that there are certain moral principles that are inherent in nature and can be discovered through reason. Stanlis argues that Burke's political thought was deeply rooted in his belief in natural law, and that this belief informed his opposition to the French Revolution and his defense of traditional institutions, such as the monarchy and the Church. The book also examines Burke's views on the role of government, the importance of tradition and custom, and his critique of rationalism and abstract theories of politics. Overall, Edmund Burke and the Natural Law provides a comprehensive analysis of Burke's political philosophy and its relevance to contemporary debates about the nature of government, the role of tradition, and the importance of moral principles in public life.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.