The evolution of communitarian ideas : history, theory and practice
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The evolution of communitarian ideas : history, theory and practice
Palgrave Macmillan, c2019
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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This book deals with three key questions about communitarian ideas: how to distinguish what constitutes communitarian thinking; what lessons to take from the historical development of communitarian arguments; and why their practical implications are relevant in devising reforms at the local, national, and global levels. Each chapter covers a distinct period, with a critical exposition of the leading thinkers of that time who contributed to communitarian philosophy and politics. Beginning with an examination of the rise of proto-communitarian ideas in classical Western and Eastern thought, the book closes with a review of communitarian responses to the emergent social and technological changes in the 21st century. Readers will learn about the core features and significance of communitarian theories and practices in relation to morality, education, the economy, freedom and security, community development, and democratic governance; and how they compare and contrast with other ethical and intellectual outlooks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Roots of Communitarian Ideas Chapter 2. The Emergence of Communitarian Challenges: 1400s-1600s
Chapter 3. Towards Enlightened Communities: the 18th century
Chapter 4. Beyond Gemeinschaft & Gesellschaft: 19th to early 20th century
Chapter 5. Critiques of Depersonalisation: 1920s-1980s
Chapter 6. Communitarianism Articulated: 1989-2001
Chapter 7. Tackling Community Disempowerment post-2001
Chapter 8. Tomorrow's Communities
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