Classical Conservatism Philosopher

• Edmund Burke: Angio-Irish Politician. Strong supporter of the American Revolution but highly critical of the French Revolution and the "mob rule" feared it was destroying French Society. Government should be cooperative relationship with citizens. Appealed to British virtues of continuity, tradition, rank and property opposed the revolution to the end of his life.
• Edmund Burke: Leader of Conservative philosophy. Strong leadership as a vital to maintain control in society. Supporter of Hobbes. Didn;t accept the beliefs and values of classical liberalism, preferring those of the pre-industrial past.
• Edmund Burke: Established institutions run by the educated people of society, necessary to control the irrational passions of the uneducated masses: Hierarchy, LImited Electorate, Leaders should be humanitarian, stability of society is the main concern.
• Edmund Burke is a classical Conservative