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ERIC Number: EJ574382
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
Liberalism, Communitarianism and Discussion Method as a Means of Reconciling Controversial Moral Issues.
Singh, Basil R.
Educational Studies, v23 n2 p169-84 Jul 1997
Sets out the positions of Liberal and Communitarian philosophers on the fundamental requirements for a democratic civil society. Argues that a cultural, pluralist, democratic society will be characterized by a diversity of controversial moral positions at a range of levels. Offers discussion as a method of reconciling controversial moral positions. (DSK)
Descriptors: Civics, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Democratic Values, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Liberalism, Personal Autonomy, Philosophy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Communitarianism