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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

Balanced
Federal 45%
Unitary 55%

Representation

Balanced
Democracy 54%
Autocracy 46%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 66%
Liberty 34%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 69%
Multiculturalism 31%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 60%
Pacifist 40%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 48%
Nationalist 53%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 43%
Private 58%

Control

Balanced
Planning 51%
Free market 49%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 66%
Globalism 34%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 20%
Religious 80%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 13%
Traditionalist 88%

Technology

Leaning - Biology
Technology 39%
Biology 61%
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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