Communitarianism
Late twentieth-century anglophone debates
It emphasises that communities and shared practices shape identities and commitments.
Historical context
Late twentieth-century anglophone debates examined how communities influence identity and political principles.
Overview
In assessing a public practice, participants can invoke goods and responsibilities learned within it. Political theory must explain how much weight shared meaning has when disagreement or exclusion arises.
Main claims
Communal practices and identities matter for interpreting political obligations and goods.
Debates and nuances
Its criticisms of liberalism include distinct methodological and normative arguments.
This entry provides educational context.