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A philosopher for the ages.
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- Author(s): Pabst, Adrian
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New Statesman. 12/8/2017, Vol. 146 Issue 5396-5399, p42-45. 4p. 1 Color Photograph.
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The article discusses the philosophy of writer and former Member of Parliament (MP) Edmund Burke, who is a critic of both rationalism and revolution. Topics discussed include Burke's rejection of monarchical absolutism and criticism of the French Revolution and his rejection of the possessive individualism of liberal thinking in favor of social freedom.
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