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 I think that communitarianism can be pluralistic. It can consider both fairness to individuals and the common good.To attend to fairness requires that claims of productivity and property and merit are considered. To attend to the common good requires at a minimum everyone's basic needs are met. We might also go a step further -- I think John will agree with this -- and say that the basic resources that each person needs to develop their natural talents should be supplied. What I'm suggesting -- I know that Dee will freak out at this -- is that justice requires that the pursuit of the common good ought to place limits on individual freedom. Supplying the basic needs of all is one element in the common good as I understand it. Providing for those needs might place limits on market exchanges and the distribution of profits or income by requiring a distribution that makes sure that those needs are met. We could also go beyond biological needs like food and shelter and speak of basic needs determined by culture. A good basic education might be an example. Should we say the same here? Is a good basic education another element of the common good that should place limits on profits and income? |
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