W.J. Stankiewicz was a political philosopher with broad interests in the social sciences. His work delved into political philosophy and theory, exploring fundamental questions about society and governance. He also investigated various themes within the social sciences and international relations. Stankiewicz's academic career led him to lecture at numerous universities across continents.
Arranged by topic, this selection from Stankiewicz’s many books on political science offers the reader an in-depth analysis of crucial political subjects, such as liberty, equality, tolerance, freedom, the common good, sovereignty, relativism and political correctness.
First published in 1976. This study continues an endeavour whose aim was to use traditional concepts as a basis for the discussion of contemporary political predicaments. The endeavour began with the publication of the symposium In Defense of Sovereignty (1969). Its long-range goal is to consider under a common denominator― relativism in politics― various aspects of theory such as the basic concepts discussed in the present essay, together with more modern theories of democracy and the wider spectrum of political ideologies.