Community and Citizenship Beyond Individuality

Community, country, company, and even Bible study groups are all built upon a common conception of the good. Being a citizen means being part of a community with shared values and a responsibility to uphold them. Michael Sandel advocates for the idea of interdependence over independent rationality, emphasizing the necessity of arriving at civic agreements to coexist peacefully. He challenges the notion that liberalism can entirely resolve political disagreements, offering a skeptical perspective on individualism in today's society.