Edmund Burke - Modernity, Politics, and Aesthetics

Edmund Burke: Modernity, Politics, and Aesthetics examines the philosophy of Burke in view of its contribution to our understanding of modernity. Stephen K. White argues that Burke shows us how modernity engenders an implicit forgetfulness of human finitude. White illustrates this theme by showing how Burke's political thought, his judgment of the "modern system of morality and policy," and its taste for a "false sublime" are structured by his aesthetics.

About the author

Stephen K. White teaches in the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Summary

This work examines the philosophy of Burke in view of its contribution to our understanding of modernity. Stephen K. White argues that Burke remains important because he shows us how modernity engenders an implicit forgetfulness of human finitude.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen K White, Stephen K. White
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780742521346
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-2134-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Series: Modernity and Political Thought; Modernity and Political Though; Modernity and Political Thought; Modernity and Political Though
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Politikwissenschaft, Philosophiegeschichte