Monday, September 24, 2007

Burke, Hegel, and Responses to the French Revolution

Here are some things to consider prior to coming to section tomorrow.

Why does Burke dislike the French Revolution? Take into account that Burke wrote the Reflections in 1790, prior to the mass executions during the Terror.
Would Burke approve of the conservative settlement at the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
How is Hegel inspired by the revolutions in France and in Haiti?
Why is the bondsman more successful than the lord at gaining recognition?
Are we all in lord/servant relationships?

A word of advice about Hegel: his writing is a little convoluted, but his ideas are relatively simple. Try to at least get the main idea of each paragraph.

PS--Sorry for the late posting tonight. My internet access at home has been really patchy over the last two days!

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