Burke is an advocate of conservatism, meaning he believes changes ought to be gradual, over long periods of time. Burke takes issues with the concept of "liberty" as it is understood by supporters of the French Revolution. He believed that the unorganized nature of this Revolution, based on a vague concept of liberty, would lead to disagreement and chaos. However, Burke perceptively predicts that it would head in a violent direction. His pamphlet is a response to those who agreed with the revolution and saw it as representing a new era of liberty and equality.īurke wrote this text in the early stages of the Revolution, before it had descended into violence. It was written by Edmund Burke, who offers a strong criticism of the French Revolution. Reflections on the Revolution in France is a political pamphlet, published in 1790. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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