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Full Idea
Individualist conservatives believe people should be free to do as they please so long as they do not harm others. ...Communal conservatives, by contrast, believe government should affirm moral and religious values.
Gist of Idea
Conservatives are either individualistic, or communal
Source
Michael J. Sandel (Beyond Individualism [1988], p.38)
Book Ref
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Public Philosophy: Essays' [Harvard 2005], p.38
A Reaction
Nozick represents the first group (as does J.S.Mill, usually seen as epitomising liberalism). He says the first group like volunteer armies and oppose welfare; the second group favour conscription and conservative welfare.
| 22258 | Passion for progress is always short-lived [Sandel] |
| 22259 | Conservatives are either individualistic, or communal [Sandel] |
| 22260 | Modern liberalism fails to articulate a vision of the common good [Sandel] |