Society is a complex web and anyone who wants to change it requires a deep knowledge of human nature. One can say that Burke is a true conservative, “a belief in the importance of maintaining established institutions and values.” (Goodman 2004) He is considered the founder of conservative philosophy. His conservatism can be summarized by the following beliefs: a respect for the established institutions, especially religion and property, a strong sense of continuity in the community, and “a deep moral satisfaction in the loyalty that attaches community members to their stations in its various ranks.” (Medearis 2004)

So if Burke as conservative can be criticized as a defender of the established institutions and the present evils of society, the liberal can be criticized for their overly hasty desire to modify it. Even though Edmund Burke’s philosophy seems to be out of the ordinary compares to others, he often seems to have a good point in every of his theory. During this day and age, people often want new changes because they think that it will make a different, but that is not always true especially changes to our concrete establishment, such as our Constitution.

vinced that all rights and all morality were “simply matters of convention rather than arising from nature.” (cshowden 2004)

Burke is a supporter to the unequal distribution of property, status, authority, and power. He brings up the term “equality of opportunity”, which means that he does allow for those from below rising to positions of power and responsibility, but this process should be long and strenuous. However, he furthers the argument for equality of opportunity by limiting its availability. As we all know, Burke is a true believer of institution, so it is not a surprise when he makes it difficult for the newcomer, the poor and the middle class to rise to power, for the reason that he fears the "self made man." Burke definition of “self made man” is that “they are the one who been obsessed with their career for years and when in power they will make limited used of it or unable to use power responsibly.” (Medearis 2004) They, “self made man”, will likely to violate the law because of their ambition and will to succeed. Burke explains that a great ruler is those who have wealth and statues and t

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