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Communitarianism

Description: Communitarianism is a political philosophy that emphasizes the importance of community and social solidarity. It argues that individuals are not simply autonomous beings, but are rather embedded in a network of relationships and obligations to others. Communitarians believe that the state should play a role in promoting community and social cohesion.
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What is the central idea of communitarianism?

  1. Individuals are autonomous beings.

  2. The state should play a minimal role in society.

  3. Community and social solidarity are essential for human flourishing.

  4. The free market is the best way to organize society.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism emphasizes the importance of community and social solidarity, arguing that individuals are not simply autonomous beings, but are rather embedded in a network of relationships and obligations to others.

What role does the state play in communitarianism?

  1. The state should play a minimal role in society.

  2. The state should promote community and social cohesion.

  3. The state should regulate the economy.

  4. The state should provide social welfare programs.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Communitarians believe that the state should play a role in promoting community and social cohesion, as these are essential for human flourishing.

What are some of the criticisms of communitarianism?

  1. It is too collectivist and stifles individual freedom.

  2. It is too vague and does not provide clear guidance for policy.

  3. It is impractical and cannot be implemented in the real world.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism has been criticized for being too collectivist and stifling individual freedom, for being too vague and not providing clear guidance for policy, and for being impractical and impossible to implement in the real world.

Which of the following is a communitarian thinker?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Michael Sandel

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Michael Sandel is a contemporary communitarian thinker who has written extensively about the importance of community and social solidarity.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and liberalism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of liberalism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to liberalism.

  3. Communitarianism and liberalism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and liberalism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and liberalism are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of the individual and the community.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and conservatism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of conservatism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to conservatism.

  3. Communitarianism and conservatism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and conservatism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and conservatism are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of tradition and the free market.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and socialism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of socialism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to socialism.

  3. Communitarianism and socialism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and socialism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and socialism are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of the state and the economy.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and environmentalism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of environmentalism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to environmentalism.

  3. Communitarianism and environmentalism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and environmentalism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism and environmentalism are complementary political philosophies that share a concern for the well-being of future generations.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and feminism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of feminism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to feminism.

  3. Communitarianism and feminism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and feminism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism and feminism are complementary political philosophies that share a concern for the well-being of women and other marginalized groups.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and multiculturalism?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of multiculturalism.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to multiculturalism.

  3. Communitarianism and multiculturalism are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and multiculturalism are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism and multiculturalism are complementary political philosophies that share a concern for the preservation of cultural diversity.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and globalization?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of globalization.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to globalization.

  3. Communitarianism and globalization are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and globalization are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and globalization are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of the nation-state and the global economy.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and technology?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of technocracy.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to technology.

  3. Communitarianism and technology are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and technology are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and technology are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of technology in society.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and religion?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of theocracy.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to religion.

  3. Communitarianism and religion are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and religion are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Communitarianism and religion are two distinct political philosophies that have different views on the role of religion in society.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and education?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of educational philosophy.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to education.

  3. Communitarianism and education are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and education are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism and education are complementary political philosophies that share a concern for the development of the whole person.

What is the relationship between communitarianism and the arts?

  1. Communitarianism is a form of artistic philosophy.

  2. Communitarianism is opposed to the arts.

  3. Communitarianism and the arts are two distinct political philosophies.

  4. Communitarianism and the arts are complementary political philosophies.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communitarianism and the arts are complementary political philosophies that share a concern for the expression of human creativity.

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