A Vindication of Natural Society or a View of the Miseries and Evils Arising to Mankind from Every Species of Artificial Society

""A Vindication of Natural Society"" is a philosophical treatise written by Edmund Burke in 1756. The book is a critique of the prevailing belief that society should be organized and governed by artificial means, such as laws, institutions, and social norms. Burke argues that these artificial constructs are responsible for the many miseries and evils that afflict mankind, and that a return to the natural state of society is the only way to achieve true happiness and freedom. He also criticizes the prevailing view of human nature as inherently corrupt and selfish, arguing instead that humans are naturally good and virtuous, and that it is only the corrupting influence of artificial society that leads them astray. The book is an important early work in the development of conservative political thought, and has had a profound influence on subsequent thinkers in the field.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works Of Edmund Burke V1, by Edmund Burke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417974818.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.