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Author Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797
Title A vindication of the rights of men, in a letter to the Right Honourable Edmund Burke; occasioned by his Reflections on the Revolution in France
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Summary "A Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to the Right Honourable Edmund Burke" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a political treatise written in the late 18th century. This work is primarily a philosophical defense of natural rights, democracy, and individual liberty, sparked by Edmund Burke's criticism of the French Revolution. The text explores themes of human rights, social justice, and the role of reason in moral and political life, positioning itself in a significant discourse of the Enlightenment. At the start of the letter, Wollstonecraft expresses her indignation at Burke's arguments and emphasizes the importance of reasoning as the foundation of human rights and liberty. She critiques the sophistry she perceives in Burke's reasoning, calling for a deeper consideration of the rights inherent to mankind. Wollstonecraft argues against adherence to antiquated customs and appeals to a collective sense of humanity, establishing the basis for her defense of liberty and stressing that true moral and political reform arises from the intrinsic rights of all individuals, rather than inherited social hierarchies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Causes
Subject Liberty
Subject Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. Reflections on the revolution in France
Subject Human rights
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EBook-No. 62757
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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