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Full Idea
Insofar as 'communitarian' is another name for majoritarianism, or for the idea that rights should rest on the values that predominate in any given community at any given time, it is not a view I would defend.
Gist of Idea
I can't defend the view that the majority values of a community are thereby right
Source
Michael J. Sandel (The Limits of Communitarianism [1998], 'Where')
Book Ref
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Public Philosophy: Essays' [Harvard 2005], p.252
A Reaction
I should hope not. You could soon end up as a good nazi if you follow that route. Sandel defends a critical view of community values (implying a role for philosophy?). The community good must be continually negotiated. Sounds fine to me.