The Philosophy of Benjamin Disraeli

By David Graham

Generally regarded as one of the fathers of British politics, Benjamin Disraeli remains today one of the most influential Prime Ministers in history. Though fiercely conservative (in fact, centrally involved in the creation of the modern Conservative Party), much of his work in international affairs is still admired by people of all political persuasions.

Unlike most politicians of today, Disraeli had much of interest to say on the subject of philosophy, and was very outspoken in his views on mankind and life itself. He remains a much quoted figure today.

This book brings together some of Disraeli’s most interesting thoughts on a number of different topics.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ben Berger
• Release date: Nov 19, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310985973

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THE PHILOSOPHY OF BENJAMIN DISRAELI

DAVID GRAHAM

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2014 David Graham

CONTENTS

Introduction

General Thoughts & Opinions

Himself

Mankind

Philosophy

Politics

INTRODUCTION

Generally regarded as one of the fathers of British politics, Benjamin Disraeli remains today one of the most influential Prime Ministers in history. Though fiercely conservative (in fact, centrally involved in the creation of the modern Conservative Party), much of his work in international affairs is still admired by people of all political persuasions.

Disraeli is notable also for his fierce rivalry with William Gladstone, the liberal politician and four-time Prime Minister. It would be an understatement to say that there was no love lost between the two.

Though born into