Book · 1964 · History
Suicide of the West
An Essay on the Meaning and Destiny of Liberalism
Why people recommend it
Suicide of the West by James Burnham is a political and cultural critique examining the decline of Western civilization and liberal values. Chris Rufo mentioned the work on The Ezra Klein Show as part of a discussion regarding influential political thinkers. Rufo brought up Burnham's book, along with other notable works by the same author such as The Managerial Revolution and The Machiavellians, while outlining a historical reading list. The mention formed part of a broader conversation about political theory and ideological evolution referenced during the interview.
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“Wrote a book called Managerial Revolution, another called the Machavelians, another called Suicide of the West.”