Primary Sources:
Burke, Edmund, and Henry Rogers. The Works of Edmund Burke: With a Biographical and Critical Introduction by Henry Rogers. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Holdsworth, 1837.
Burke, Edmund, and Henry Rogers. The Works of Edmund Burke: With a Biographical and Critical Introduction by Henry Rogers. Vol. 2. 2 vols. London: Holdsworth, 1837.
Secondary Sources:
“CATHOLICS AND TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.” CATHOLICS AND TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN. (Hansard, 8 May 1834). Accessed October 05, 2021. http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1834/may/08/catholics-and-trinity-college-dublin.
This source is about anti-Catholicism in the time of Edmund Burke. He had to take an oath against Catholic dogma to serve in the House of Commons. In addition to his Irish roots, this helps to explain why Burke supported Catholic Emancipation.
“Edmund Burke.” Wikipedia. September 07, 2021. Accessed October 05, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke.
This is a general biographical Wikipedia article about Burke. It covers his life, his thoughts on politics, religion, and his most famous speeches.
Harris, Ian. “Edmund Burke.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. May 24, 2020. Accessed October 05, 2021. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/burke/#PhilCharPoliDisp.
This is a general overview of Burke’s philosophy. It includes his thoughts on the sublime, his religious thought, his practical reasoning, and his politics.
Hitchens, Christopher. “Reactionary Prophet.” The Atlantic. April 01, 2004. Accessed October 05, 2021. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/04/reactionary-prophet/302914/?single_page=true.
This source offers a critical perspective on Burke. I think that it is important to interact with opposing arguments because that will make my argument stronger.
Knowles, Michael J. Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds. Washington, D.C.: Regnery Publishing, 2021.
This source is a recently written conservative political book with an emphasis on philosophy of language in public discourse. The author cites Burke a few times in the book to illustrate his points in favor of the general reliability of inductive reasoning.
Parkin, Charles W. “Burke’s Thought and Influence.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed October 05, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edmund-Burke-British-philosopher-and-statesman/Burkes-thought-and-influence.
This source contains more general information about Burke. It covers his early life, his political life, and his influence.