Beyond Individualism : Reconstituting the Liberal Self
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0195073304
ISBN-13
9780195073300
Publisher
Oxford University Press
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Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 15th, 1992
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
553 grams
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16.30 x 24.40 x 2.30 cms
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Social & political philosophySocial impact of disastersPolitical science & theory
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An examination of the debate in political theory about the true concept of human nature. The author argues that current concepts of the liberal and communitarian self are unacceptable, and draws upon recent psychological research to develop a theory of compound individuality.
Jack Crittenden examines the debate in political theory about the true conception of human nature. On the one hand is the concept of the liberal self which is self-contained, atomistic, even selfish; on the other hand is the notion of the communitarian self which is socially situated and defined in part by one''s community. Crittenden argues that neither view is acceptable and draws on recent psychological research to develop a theory of `compound individuality''. The compound individual retains the liberal emphasis on personal autonomy, without the association of autonomy with self-sufficiency. Crittenden concludes by reflecting on what kinds of political institutions will invite commitment and reflection from `compound individuals''.
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