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[from 'Beyond Individualism' by Michael J. Sandel, in 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism ]

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.