Full Idea
In recent years liberalism has faltered because of its failure to argue for a vision of the common good.
Gist of Idea
Modern liberalism fails to articulate a vision of the common good
Source
Michael J. Sandel (Beyond Individualism [1988], p.45)
Book Reference
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Public Philosophy: Essays' [Harvard 2005], p.45
A Reaction
This is Sandel's main theme. He derives his concept of the common good from the essential natures of persons and institutions. I greatly admire this.