The new communitarians and the crisis of modern liberalism
This work analyses and challenges the rise of communitarian thought in America. It argues that the ""new communitarians"" are actually old liberals trying to salvage political legitimacy by advocating allegiance to the ""sacred"" state rather than the traditions of family, church and community.
viii, 271 pages ; 271 cm
9780700607624, 0700607625
1000551858
Introduction : The rediscovery of virtue
A liberal community?
From social cohesion to radical reform : the politics of civil religion
Rhetorical foundings and the great leader : Garry Wills and America's principles
The politics of community life
Liberalism as social movement : communitarianism in practice
Covenant, contract, and the power of interpreters
Religion and the ends of communal life
Sequel to: Virtue and the promise of conservatism