Full Idea
How can an individualist theory justify an obligation to fight for the state in the case of war?
Gist of Idea
Can individualist theories justify an obligation to fight in a war?
Source
Avineri,S/De-Shalit,A (Intro to 'Communitarianism and Individualism' [1992], §4)
Book Reference
'Communitarianism and Individualism', ed/tr. Avineri,S. /de-Shalit,A. [OUP 1992], p.6
A Reaction
The most dramatic example of obliging citizens to contribute to the state, the notable other case being taxes. Some imagined ancient 'social contract' doesn't seem sufficient for later generations. Does being naturally sociable create such obligations?