Liberalism The Genius of American Ideals

Contrary to those who believe that liberalism has descended into the dustbins of history, renowned political activist and social critic Marcus G. Raskin argues that there is no escape from liberalism. Against the empty headed and mean spirited conservativ

Marcus G. Raskin is distinguished fellow and cofounder of the Institute for Policy Studies and is professor of policy studies and adjunct professor of political science at George Washington University.

Note to the Reader

ix

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xvii

Introduction

1

(162)

1 The Liberal Purpose

9

(12)

2 The Ambiguity of Liberal Democracy

21

(22)

3 Giving Birth to Third-Stage Liberalism

43

(8)

4 Features of Democratic Transformation

51

(18)

5 Cultural Support and Impediments to Liberal Democracy

69

(20)

6 Social Character and the Liberalism of Social Reconstruction

89

(22)

7 Capitalist Economics Fails Democracy

111

(30)

8 Democracy and the Culture of Technohype

141

(8)

9 The Liberal Democratic Covenant: Everyone Sits at the Table

149

(14)

10 Education and the University: Testing Ground for Liberal Democracy

163

(22)

11 Peace and Realpolitik

185

(34)

12 War Avoidance and a Peaceful Framework

219

(24)

13 Tragic and Hopeful Signs: The Ought and Necessary

243

(6)

Appendix A Universal Declaration of Human Rights

249

(12)

Appendix B International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

261

(12)

Notes

273

(24)

Bibliography

297

(10)

Index

307

(16)

About the Author

323

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