In Search Of A Political Philosophy

In Search of a Political Philosophy is an analysis of the three democratic 'isms' - conservatism, liberalism and socialism - and of the distinct nature of the all-devouring ideology - Marxist communism. The author is concerned with the conscious and unconscious assumptions of the proponents and followers of each ideology, and those of their theoreticians and critics. Review: A radical challenge to entrenched orthodoxy . . . Stankiewicz writes with admirable clarity of thought and language, with a great measure of learning and in full knowledge of the considerable body of modern literature related to his subject. From reviews of Aspects of Political Theory-Gordon Graham, University of St. Andrews The intellectual effort demanded by this book will undoubtedly help to clarify minds. -Andrew Currie, Times Educational Supplement Stankiewicz's book is both a critical survey of and a challenge to recent academic approaches to democratic theory . . . The author is a formidable critic. From reviews of Approaches to Democracy- Politics Highly recommended for anyone interested in normative political theory . . . offers a sure insight into some aspects of the dehumanization of some contemporary political theories. - Politikon