The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Episode 151: Edmund Burke’s Conservatism

<p>On Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790). What relevance do the concerns of a monarchy-defending aristocrat have for us today? Surprisingly, a lot! The full foursome discuss possible conflicts between freedom, rights, and well-being. What is political freedom without public wisdom? The tyranny of the mob!</p> <p>End song: "Hard Times of Old England" from Peter Knight's Gigspanner (from Layers of Ages, 2015); listen to Mark's interview with Peter on <a href="http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2016/10/30/nem27-peter-knight-steeleye-span/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nakedly Examined Music #27</a>.</p>

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