THE UNDERSTANDING OF REASON IN EDMUND BURKE’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Year 2018, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 139 - 154, 25.06.2018

Günhan Gayırhan

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The ideas of Edmund
Burke is a basic reference source for conservative political philosophy. The
main raison of this fact is his understanding of reason. This study elaborated
the character of Burke’s understanding of reason. It is specified that the
tradition and prejudice are important in order to comprehend Burke’s
understanding of reason. Lastly, the subject how can the reason functions
morally was handled. These points were emphasized in order to expound the
understanding of reason directs Burke’s political philosophy.

Keywords

Theoretical Reason, Practical Reason, Abstract Reason, Political Reason, Historical Experience

EDMUND BURKE’ÜN SİYASET FELSEFESİNDE AKIL ANLAYIŞI

Abstract

Edmund Burke’ün
düşünceleri muhafazakâr siyaset felsefesi için temel bir referans kaynağıdır.
Bu tarz bir kaynaklığa sebebiyet veren husus onun sahip olduğu akıl
anlayışıdır. Bu çalışmada Burke’ün akıl anlayışının mahiyeti üzerinde
durulmuştur. Burke’ün akıl anlayışının kavranabilmesi için gelenek ve
önyargının önemli olduğu belirtilmiştir. Son olarak ise aklın ahlaki olarak
nasıl işleyebileceği konusuna yer verilmiştir. Burke’ün siyaset felsefesine yön
veren akıl anlayışını açabilmek için bu hususların altı çizilmiştir.  

Keywords

Teorik Akıl, Pratik Akıl, Soyut Akıl, Siyasi Akıl, Tarihsel Deneyim

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