An Imaginative Whig: Reassessing the Life and Thought of Edmund Burke (Volume 1)

This collection of essays shifts the focus of scholarly debate away from the themes that have traditionally dominated the study of Edmund Burke. In the past, largely ideology-based or highly textual studies have tended to paint Burke as a “prophet” or “precursor” of movements as diverse as conservatism, political pragmatism, and romanticism. In contrast, these essays address prominent issues in contemporary society—multiculturalism, the impact of postmodern and relativist methodologies, the boundaries of state-church relationships, and religious tolerance in modern societies—by emphasizing Burke’s earlier career and writings and focusing on his position on historiography, moral philosophy, jurisprudence, aesthetics, and philosophical skepticism. The essays in this collection, written by some of today’s most renowned Burke scholars, will radically challenge our deeply rooted assumptions about Burke, his thought, and his place in the history of Western political philosophy. Explores The Significance Of Edmund Burke's Eighteenth-century Writings On Multiculturalism, The Impact Of Postmodern And Relativist Methodologies, The Boundaries Of Church-state Relationships, And Religious Tolerance By Emphasizing His Career And His Position On Historiography, Moral Philosophy, Jurisprudence, And Philosophical Skepticism--provided By Publisher. Burke And Religion / F.p. Lock -- Burke And The Argument From Human Nature / David Bromwich -- Burke's Conservatism / Harvey C. Mansfield -- Edmund' Burke's Reflections On The Revolution In America (1777): Or, How Did The American Revolution Relate To The French? / J.c.d. Clark -- Burke's First Encounter With Richard Price : The Chathamites And North America / John Faulkner -- Burke, India And Orientalism / Frederick G. Whelan -- The Law The Nun And Edmund Burke / Elizabeth Lambert -- Burke And The Conundrum Of International Human Rights / Bruce Frohnen -- Edmund Burke And The Thomistic Foundation Of Natural Law / Joseph L. Pappin Iii -- Odyssey Of A Burke Revivalist : An Intellectual Biography Of Peter J. Stanlis / Jeffrey O. Nelson. Edited With An Introduction By Ian Crowe. Based On Presentations From A Conference Held At The Russell Kirk Center, Mecosta, Mich., In May 2002. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.