Benjamin E. Lippincott

SMITH, T. V. The Democratic Way of Life. Rev. Ed. Pp. xxxiii, 290. Chi cago: University of Chicago Press, 1939.

fraternity is illuminating. Although he makes many good points in his chapter on liberty, he does not give us so clear an understanding of the term as he might; he does not clarify the distinction between liberty as a political concept and liberty as a philosophical concept. His discussion of equality is admirable. Not only can no exception be taken to the principles advanced, but the principles are supported by a strong appeal to fact and everyday experience. He points out the great inequality in the distribution of income and shows cogently that those who lack income lack liberty. The chapters on democracy and work and on democracy and leadership are equally stimulating. Mr. Smith argues convincingly that work can be made truly creative only if placed on a professional basis; and that leadership and democracy can be combined if we recognize that each should lead his fellows where his knowledge justifies, and follow where his ignorance compels. In examining the position of democracy at the present time, the author is profoundly disturbed by the spread of intol-