Suicide of the West: An Essay on the Meaning and Destiny of Liberalism

James Burnham's "Suicide of the West" offers a profound analysis of the decline of liberalism and Western civilization. Written in 1964, the book examines intellectual, moral, and spiritual erosion as the root causes of Western decline rather than material or military weakness. Burnham's work challenges readers to confront the cultural and ideological factors threatening the survival of democratic societies, providing a sobering perspective on the fate of the West.