Beyond Individualism - Reconstituting the Liberal Self (Hardcover)

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'.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1992
First published:	August 1992
Authors:	Jack Crittenden (Assistant Professor of Political Science)
Dimensions:	244 x 162 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-507330-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Promotions
LSN:	0-19-507330-4
Barcode:	9780195073300

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