Jerzy Szacki (Books)

Jerzy Szacki Books

February 6, 1929 – October 25, 2016

This author delves into sociology and the history of social thought. Their academic career includes a significant tenure at the University of Warsaw, where they held key positions, alongside lecturing at international institutions. Renowned as a translator of seminal sociological works, they have also been an active participant in Poland's intellectual and political discourse. Their work is characterized by a profound understanding of social dynamics and intellectual legacies.

Liberalism After Communism

The Implications of the 1993 Elections to the Federal Assembly

228 pages
8 hours of reading

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Focusing on the evolution of liberal ideas in Central Europe, particularly Poland, the study highlights the emergence of liberal thought before and after 1989, an area often overlooked by Western scholars. It critically assesses the democratic opposition to communism and contrasts it with economic liberalism. The author explores how classical liberal concepts adapt in a region lacking a liberal tradition and socioeconomic foundation, revealing their transformation into a constructivist ideology that supports a Utopian approach to capitalism.