NEW APPROACHES IN THE EUROPEAN LEFT: INDIVIDUAL, CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRACY AND SOCIALISM

Öz The main aim of this study is to analyse and categorise the discussions in Europe about socialism in post cold war era. In order to achieve this aim, firstly, both the historical and political reasons which forced the socialists to chance their policies in 1980s and the main concepts which the socialists have discussed after seeing the necessities of change are determined and analysed Secondly, the discussions which have been made among the socialist scholars in Europe are categorised and summarised. The differences between the former socialist tradition, which was represented by Soviet Union, and the new left, which have been popular for last 20 years, and the main argument of the new left are discussed in the conclusion.

NEW APPROACHES IN THE EUROPEAN LEFT: INDIVIDUAL, CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRACY AND SOCIALISM