Edmund Burke: On Taste, On The Sublime And Beautiful, Reflections On The French Revolution, A Letter To A Noble Lord

Edmund Burke: On Taste, On The Sublime And Beautiful, Reflections On The French Revolution, A Letter To A Noble Lord is a collection of writings by Edmund Burke, a prominent 18th-century British statesman, philosopher, and writer. The book is edited and introduced by Charles W. Eliot.The first section of the book, On Taste, explores the nature of taste and how it relates to art, beauty, and morality. Burke argues that taste is not simply a matter of personal preference, but is shaped by social norms and cultural values. He also discusses the relationship between taste and the sublime and beautiful, arguing that the sublime is characterized by feelings of awe and terror, while the beautiful is characterized by feelings of pleasure and delight.The second section of the book, Reflections On The French Revolution, is Burke's famous critique of the French Revolution, which he saw as a dangerous and destructive force that threatened to overthrow the established order of society. Burke argues that the Revolution was driven by radical ideology and a disregard for tradition and history, and that its leaders were motivated by a desire for power rather than a concern for the common good.The final section of the book, A Letter To A Noble Lord, is a personal letter written by Burke to a member of the British aristocracy who had criticized his views on the French Revolution. In the letter, Burke defends his position and argues that the Revolution was a threat to the stability and prosperity of Europe.Overall, Edmund Burke: On Taste, On The Sublime And Beautiful, Reflections On The French Revolution, A Letter To A Noble Lord is a comprehensive collection of Burke's writings that provides insight into his views on aesthetics, politics, and society.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.