This work was written in response to a sermon the author heard at the house of the Old Jewry.
This work argues that the theatre is a better teacher of moral sentiments than churches because it directly exposes men to tragedy and moral outrage. This work attacks an apparent alliance of what it called the "monied interests" with various men of letters, who use their talents to unite the causes of the wealthy with those in desperate poverty. This work was written in response to a sermon the author heard at the house of the Old Jewry. This work cautions that the loss of principles of fealty will create an environment of preemptive aggression and (*) confiscation, since "Kings will be tyrants from policy when subjects are rebels from principle." This work is phrased as a letter to a correspondent living abroad and defends constitutional monarchy and religion against the actions of the National Assembly. For 10 points, name this pamphlet by Edmund Burke attacking political radicalism across the English Channel.
This work argues that the theatre is a better teacher of moral sentiments than churches because it directly exposes men to tragedy and moral outrage.
Reflections on the Revolution in France