Looking Backward: A Critical Appraisal of Communitarian Thought

By: Derek L. Phillips

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Synopsis: When social reformers blame the current ills of Western culture on the loss of community, they often evoke an ideal past in which societies were characterized by shared values, respect for tradition, commitment to the common good, and similar attributes. Communitarians assert that community was prominent in the past, and argue that reclaiming the role community formerly played is necessary to counter the negative effects of individualism and liberal thinking. Considering the relevance of community for our moral and political life today, Derek Phillips offers the first thorough critique of the historical, often nostalgic, claims that underlie dominant versions of communitarian philosophy.Originally published in 1993.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781400863495
Related ISBNs:: 9780691074252, 9780691044842, 9780691634364, 9780691605395
Publisher:: Princeton University Press
Date of Addition:: 09/24/17
Copyrighted By:: Princeton University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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