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Political Science General

Holding One's Time in Thought

The Political Philosophy of W.J. Stankiewicz

edited by Bogdan Czaykowski & Samuel V. Laselva

Publisher
Ronsdale Press
Initial publish date
Nov 1997
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780921870517
    Publish Date
    Nov 1997
    List Price
    $37.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780921870524
    Publish Date
    Nov 1997
    List Price
    $18.95

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This collection of essays evolved from a colloquium held at the University of British Columbia in 1995 to honour the eminent political scientist and aphorist W.J. Stankiewicz. A theorist and consultant on political decisions, Stankiewicz has been noted for his ability to bring the classical concepts of political science into the decision-making rooms of everyday political action. He has written on concepts such as democracy, ideology, liberalism, equality and justice, authority and sovereignty, violence and social change, property and happiness. Among the distinguished Canadian and American contributors are Alan Cairns, Jean Bethke Elshtain, George Feaver, Barry Cooper, Anthony Parel, Arpad Kadarkay and Ian Ross. The contributors, some of whom were Stankiewicz's students, have not only explored and extended the central ideas of Stankiewicz's thought; they have also applied them to today's political situations. The volume concludes with two of Professor Stankiewicz's hitherto unpublished essays (on natural law and ecology, and truth in politics).

About the authors

Bogdan Czaykowski is Professor of Polish“East European Literature and History at the University of B.C.

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Samuel V. LaSelva is professor of political science at the University of British Columbia.

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