"But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever"

This quote by Edmund Burke is a reflection on the altering times of the 18th century. Burke is lamenting the passing of the age of chivalry, which was a time of honour, bravery and commitment. He is suggesting that this has been replaced by an age of sophisters, economists and calculators, which is a reference to the increase of the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Burke is suggesting that this brand-new age has actually triggered the splendor of Europe to be extinguished forever. He is indicating that the new age of reason has caused Europe to lose its sense of honour and glory, which the worths of the age of chivalry have been forgotten. Burke is revealing his unhappiness at the passing of the age of chivalry and the increase of the age of reason. He is recommending that the magnificence of Europe has been lost forever, which the values of the age of chivalry have been forgotten.