THE UNDERSTANDING OF REASON IN EDMUND BURKE’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

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.