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[from 'Contemporary Political Theory' by Andrew Shorten, in 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics ]

Full Idea

The liberal theory of political community contains a moral thesis which says that members should share a moral concern for one another as free and equal citizens. …Citizens are not required to have much else in common with one another.

Gist of Idea

Liberal citizens have a moral requirement to respect freedom and equality

Source

Andrew Shorten (Contemporary Political Theory [2016], 02)

Book Reference

Shorten,Andrew: 'Contemporary Political Theory' [Palgrave 2016], p.19


A Reaction

A key thought. Liberal hearts swell with pride at the first half, but anti-liberals are interested in the second bit. If my neighbour lives in miserable poverty, should I only ask whether they are 'equal and free'? Respect everything!