Edmund Burke
1729–1797
Nationality: English
Historical Period: The 18th Century
Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an English political philosopher who is often seen as laying the foundations of modern conservatism. Although he supported the American colonies in the revolution against the British crown, he strongly opposed the French Revolution, the rise of unbridled democracy, and the growing corruption of government.
See the Liberty Matters online discussion on Smith, Hume, and Burke as Policy Liberals and Polity Conservatives
See also our collection of extracts, essays, and other resources about Burke.
Read the Liberty Classics “A Fairy Land of Philosophy” from Law & Liberty
For additional information about Edmund Burke see the following:
- Author: Further Reflections on the French Revolution
- Author: Select Works of Edmund Burke, 4 vols.
- Author: Select Works of Edmund Burke, vol. 1
- Author: Select Works of Edmund Burke, vol. 2
- Author: Select Works of Edmund Burke, vol. 3
- Author: Select Works of Edmund Burke, vol. 4
- Author: A Vindication of Natural Society