Edmund burke

• Who was Edmund Burke and when did he live?

  Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
• What does Burke believe about change in politics?

  Change is necessary for political survival but should be undertaken cautiously and with forethought
• What does Burke value in society?

  Tradition and empiricism; wisdom stems from valuing tradition and experience
• What is one of Burke's famous statements about society?

  "Society is a partnership between the living, the dead and the yet to be born."
• What does Burke say about a state without change?

  "A state without the means of some change is without the means of its own conservation."
• What are the key ideas of Edmund Burke?

  • Change is necessary but should be cautious
  • Tradition and empiricism are valuable