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Ep. 27: Decentralization, Localism, and Mutual Aid: The Thought of Robert Nisbet

The Moral Imagination

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Exploring Nezbeth's Influence on Individualism and Community

Delving into Nezbeth's unique perspective on individualism, equality, associations, and the state, this chapter contrasts his views with philosophical giants like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. It discusses the impact of individualism on community, government, human freedom, and the separation of freedom from truth and reason, highlighting the importance of associations over pure individualism. Additionally, the chapter examines the repercussions of the French and industrial revolutions on Western society, focusing on issues such as alienation, hierarchy, and the transition from land to capital in property and power dynamics.

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