Suicide Of The West by James Burnham
An Essay on the Meaning and Destiny of Liberalism
The book argues that Western civilization is engaged in a form of self-destruction driven not by external enemies but by internal intellectual and political currents: the rise of mass democracy, egalitarian ideology, pacifism, and an expanding bureaucratic welfare state have undermined traditional elites, weakened national will, and eroded the cultural and moral foundations necessary for self-defense and effective governance. It warns that intellectuals and political movements that promote leveling and moral relativism make societies vulnerable to totalitarian alternatives, and it insists that realistic politics requires acceptance of hierarchy, firm leadership, and a willingness to defend Western institutions rather than placate inimical forces.
- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- American
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- Original Language
- English
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