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Philosophy and Contemporary Politics of Communitarianism
This erudite book delves into the philosophical underpinnings and practical implications of communitarianism in comparison to liberalism and other political theories. Imad Salamey and Andrew Tsz Wan Hung explore how social perspectives that emphasize the importance of community can be applied to contemporary political challenges in the context of globalization.
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This erudite book delves into the philosophical underpinnings and practical implications of communitarianism in comparison to liberalism and other political theories. Imad Salamey and Andrew Tsz Wan Hung explore how social perspectives that emphasize the importance of community can be applied to contemporary political challenges in the context of globalization.
Chapters dissect key intellectual debates, highlighting critiques of liberalism by communitarian thinkers including Michael Sandel, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Charles Taylor. The authors argue that the interconnectedness and interdependence fostered by globalization have eroded liberal notions of national sovereignty and individual citizenship, giving rise to a necessary resurgence in communitarian politics. Integrating perspectives from philosophy, political science, sociology, and history, the book proposes a communitarian framework for governance that prioritizes social cohesion, shared values, and the common good.
Providing an in-depth analysis of the impact of communitarianism on contemporary political discourse, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of political science, sociology, international relations, and philosophy. Its insights into governance strategies for social cohesion and political stability will also benefit policymakers and political practitioners.
Chapters dissect key intellectual debates, highlighting critiques of liberalism by communitarian thinkers including Michael Sandel, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Charles Taylor. The authors argue that the interconnectedness and interdependence fostered by globalization have eroded liberal notions of national sovereignty and individual citizenship, giving rise to a necessary resurgence in communitarian politics. Integrating perspectives from philosophy, political science, sociology, and history, the book proposes a communitarian framework for governance that prioritizes social cohesion, shared values, and the common good.
Providing an in-depth analysis of the impact of communitarianism on contemporary political discourse, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of political science, sociology, international relations, and philosophy. Its insights into governance strategies for social cohesion and political stability will also benefit policymakers and political practitioners.
Critical Acclaim
‘This is a rich work on communitarianism produced by the collaboration of a Lebanese scholar and a Chinese philosopher, a unique combination no one has ever heard of. It provides an incisive critique of procedural and atomistic liberalism based on the communitarian thoughts of famous philosophers like Taylor and McIntyre. However, the authors are also original in their criticisms of Taylor-Tocquevillian republicanism and their defense of a revised version of Rousseau’s republicanism. Then it provides refreshing and penetrating analysis of contemporary politics in this age of globalization from non-Western eyes. It shows how unificationism or attempts to impose a single identity like secularism have generated protracted social conflicts, chaos and instability. It calls for a kind of multi-communitarianism which allows recognition and power-sharing for diverse communities. This book will inspire meaningful dialogues that foster the harmonious co-existence of diverse communities. Innovative & thought-provoking. Highly recommended.’
– Kai-man Kwan, Hong Kong Baptist University
– Kai-man Kwan, Hong Kong Baptist University
