Community and tradition : conservative perspectives on the American experience
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Community and tradition : conservative perspectives on the American experience
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c1998
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Communitarianism is currently the subject of much interest and scrutiny by both liberals and conservatives. In Community and Tradition, eight distinguished scholars articulate the clearest statement to date of the conservative vision of community. In contrast to the progressive model of community, which emphasizes secular civil theologies, government, participatory democracy, and utilitarian moralities, the contributors to this volume identify and locate the roots of friendship and common purpose in tradition, intermediate associations, local autonomy, and religious belief. Not only do the contributors renew and refine the conservative understanding of community, but they also express their belief that the liberal version of community needs to be challenged. This volume is essential reading for all political theorists who study the balance between rights and responsibilities within the context of the community.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Contemporary Communitarianism, the Lure of the State, and the Modern Quest for Community Chapter 3 American Community Chapter 4 The Constitution and Community Chapter 5 Mr. Emerson's Tombstone Chapter 6 Charles Taylor on Multiculturalism and the Politics of Recognition Chapter 7 On the Extent of Community: Civil Society, Civil Religion, and the State Chapter 8 Is William Galston Really a Liberal? Chapter 9 Commitment and Obligation Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Index
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