Edmund Burke

Reflexiones sobre la Revolucíon Francesa (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Reflexiones sobre la Revolución Francesa, de Edmund Burke, es una obra fundamental del pensamiento político conservador que ofrece una crítica profunda y apasionada a los acontecimientos desencadenados por la Revolución Francesa. Escrito en 1790, el texto denuncia el radicalismo revolucionario y advierte sobre los peligros de desmantelar de forma abrupta las instituciones tradicionales y el orden social heredado. Burke defiende la importancia de la continuidad histórica, la prudencia política y el respeto por las costumbres como pilares esenciales de una sociedad estable. Desde su publicación, la obra ha sido considerada una respuesta clave al idealismo ilustrado y a los excesos de la política revolucionaria. Con un estilo elocuente y contundente, Burke argumenta que el cambio político debe ser gradual y enraizado en la experiencia colectiva, no en teorías abstractas. Sus ideas han influido profundamente en el pensamiento político occidental, especialmente en la formación del conservadurismo moderno. La vigencia de Reflexiones sobre la Revolución Francesa reside en su análisis de las tensiones entre tradición y cambio, autoridad y libertad. Burke invita a la reflexión sobre los límites de la razón política y sobre los costos humanos de los proyectos utópicos, dejando un legado que sigue siendo objeto de debate en contextos de transformación social y política.

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• Verlag: Lebooks Editora
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2025
• Spanisch
• ISBN-13: 9786558949480
• Artikelnr.: 74900176

Autorenporträt

Edmund Burke was an Irish statesman, orator, and writer, best known for his work as a political theorist and for his influence on modern conservatism. Born in Dublin, Burke became a member of the British Parliament and gained prominence through his eloquent speeches and writings on issues such as the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the limits of governmental power. Though often remembered for his conservative views, Burke was also an early advocate for liberty, constitutional government, and the importance of tradition in sustaining social order. Burke entered the British House of Commons in 1765 as a member of the Whig party and served for nearly three decades. He gained widespread recognition for his defense of the American colonies' grievances against British taxation, arguing for conciliation and constitutional restraint. However, his most famous and controversial stance came with the publication of Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), in which he vehemently criticized the French Revolution, warning that the destruction of traditional institutions would lead to chaos and tyranny. Burke's ideas profoundly shaped Western political thought, influencing not only conservative ideology but also liberal principles grounded in constitutionalism and prudence. His emphasis on moral responsibility, tradition, and the organic evolution of institutions has been echoed by statesmen and philosophers across centuries, from the 19th-century thinker John Stuart Mill to 20th-century political theorist Russell Kirk. Despite being a Whig, Burke's opposition to the French Revolution distanced him from many of his contemporaries, but cemented his reputation as a prophetic figure. He is often credited with foreseeing the Reign of Terror and the authoritarian regimes that would follow in revolutionary France.