The Burkean Outlook - Edmund Burke's Anti-Enlightenment Philosophy

Explore Edmund Burke's traditionalist-conservative perspective on social change and the French Revolution in this 48-minute Yale University lecture. Delve into Burke's cautious approach to societal transformation, his view of the social contract as binding across generations, and his rejection of Enlightenment principles. Examine the anti-Enlightenment stance, which subordinates individuals to society and traditions. Analyze Burke's emphasis on incremental progress and the importance of considering "the man on the Clapham omnibus." Investigate the contrast between Burkean conservatism and Enlightenment ideals of individual rights and reason. Learn about Lord Devlin's related views and The Wolfenden Report. Gain insights into this alternative philosophical approach to politics and social organization.