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Statesman and philosopher

Edmund Burke

The father of modern conservatism, Burke defended prudent reform, tradition, and institutions against abstract rationalism and revolutionary rupture, harshly criticizing the excesses of the French Revolution.

1729–1797
Portrait: Edmund Burke
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Edmund Burke positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 58%
Unitary 43%

Representation

Balanced
Democracy 48%
Autocracy 53%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 65%
Liberty 35%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 70%
Multiculturalism 30%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist
Militarist 76%
Pacifist 24%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 21%
Nationalist 79%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 23%
Private 78%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 23%
Free market 78%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 50%
Globalism 50%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 14%
Religious 86%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 19%
Traditionalist 81%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 44%
Biology 56%
Right Conservative Liberalism Synthesis that unites free markets and economic freedoms with the appreciation of tradition, order, and institutions,… Right Conservatism Political tradition that values order, customs, family, and consolidated institutions, preferring gradual and prudent…

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