[PDF] Thoughts On The Cause Of The Present Discontents eBook

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 31,62 MB
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : History
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Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents is a political essay written by Edmund Burke, an 18th-century political theorist, and philosopher. The essay is dedicated to the topic of nepotism of King George III and the influence of the Court on the House of Commons of Great Britain.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781020439278

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In this classic work of political philosophy, Irish statesman Edmund Burke addresses the social and economic discontents that beset 18th-century Britain. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of history and political theory, Burke argues for a return to traditional values and institutions as a means of restoring stability and order to society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3387019033

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Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781021956965

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Edmund Burke's classic work of political philosophy is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1770. With his incisive analysis of the problems facing society and his eloquent defense of traditional values and institutions, Burke offers a powerful vision for a peaceful and prosperous future. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Edmund Burke
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Page : 56 pages
File Size : 15,76 MB
Release : 2015-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781331298687

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Excerpt from Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents But in all exertions of duty something is to be hazarded. In cases of tumult and disorder, our law has invested every man, in some sort, with the authority of a magistrate. When the affairs of the nation are distracted, private people are, by the spirit of that law, justified in stepping a little out of their ordinary sphere. They enjoy a privilege, of somewhat more dignity and effect, than that of idle lamentation over the calamities of their country. They may look into them narrowly; they may reason upon them liberally; and if they should be so fortunate as to discover the true source of the mischief, and to suggest any probable method of removing it, though they may displease the rulers for the day, they are certainly of service to the cause of Government. Government is deeply interested in every thing which, even through the medium of some temporary uneasiness, may tend finally to compose the minds of the subject, and to conciliate their affections. I have nothing to do here with the abstract value of the voice of the people. But as long as reputation, the most precious possession of every individual, and as long as opinion, the great support of the State, depend entirely upon that voice, it can never be considered as a thing oi little consequence either to individuals or to Government. Nations are not primarily ruled by laws; less by violence. Whatever original energy may be supposed either in force or regulation; the operation of both is, in truth, merely instrumental. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.