Ideas from 'Atomism' by Charles Taylor [1979], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Communitarianism and Individualism' (ed/tr Avineri,S. /de-Shalit,A.) [OUP 1992,0-19-878028-1]].

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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

22809

The social contract sees society as constituted by and for individuals

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism

22811

Assigning a right based on a human capacity implies that the capacity should be developed

22815

If freedom depends on society and culture, the greatest freedom is in shaping them

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / b. Against communitarianism

22814

Our reliance on other people close to us does not imply any political obligations

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights

22810

A right is not just a rule, but also asserts certain ideas of moral worth

22812

For most people the primacy of rights mainly concerns freedom

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 4. Property rights

22813

Property is not essential for life, but it may be essential for independence

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 3. Welfare provision

23417

If the state is neutral, there won't be sufficient community to support a welfare state [Kymlicka]