{"product_id":"9781412225632","title":"Through the Eyes of a Concerned Liberal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough the Eyes of a Concerned Liberal\u003c\/b\u003e argues that the socio-political position of liberalism is the only one that can get us back on course toward the now-vanishing \"enlightenment ideal\". This was the vision of the \"founding fathers,\" looking to a time when all of the conditions of life--social, political, moral, and intellectual, as well as material--would be realized for everyone--the \"\u003ci\u003eAmerican dream\u003c\/i\u003e.\"    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking a hard look at the present social-political situation in North America, Dr. Zeigler offers a self-evaluation test for the reader to determine his\/her socio-political=political stance on a spectrum (from far right to far left). (Other \"tests\" serve to evaluate, respectively, both one's philosophy of life and\/or religion and recreational quotient \"RQ\".) The United States, the author asserts, simply does not appreciate that its current \"imperial\" status will be sorely tried in the 21st century.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe U.S.A. must now prove that its brand of capitalism and democracy, one that purports to offer a maximum of individual freedom within a democratic political system, is the best approach for the entire world to emulate. However, capitalism and ecology have become social forces on a collision course in this evolving cultural matrix. The individual citizen in this setting must be fully informed and must serve actively and responsibly to implement a \u003ci\u003eliberal\u003c\/i\u003e agenda.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author offers 49 short essays, columns, and self evaluation devices that reflect his position. In the final analysis, each person should choose a life purpose based on (1) a comprehensive philosophy of life, (2) a concurring, socio-political stance, and (3) a search for \"the good life\" in a hopefully free society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133489660144,"sku":"9781412225632","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412225632_p0.jpg?v=1763726269","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412225632","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}