Single Idea 22252

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism]

Full Idea

Not only is there no good reason for supposing capitalism inimical to community, but there is reason to think it more conducive to community than the feasible alternatives to it.

Gist of Idea

Capitalism may actually be the best way to foster community

Source

David Conway (Capitalism and Community [1996], I)

Book Reference

'The Communitarian Challenge to Liberalism', ed/tr. Paul,E., Miller,F. /Paul,J. [CUP 1996], p.137


A Reaction

Conway is defending an obviously unorthodox view, while attacking the hopes of communitarians.