Political Science Conservatism & Liberalism
Multiculturalism and the Foundations of Meaningful Life
Reconciling Automony, Identity, and Community
- Publisher
- UBC Press
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2011
- Category
- Conservatism & Liberalism, History & Theory, Constitutions, Discrimination & Race Relations, Civil Rights, Civics & Citizenship
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780774840910
- Publish Date
- Nov 2011
- List Price
- $99.00
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780774813143
- Publish Date
- Jan 2008
- List Price
- $32.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780774813136
- Publish Date
- May 2007
- List Price
- $95.00
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Description
Theories of liberal multiculturalism seek to reconcile cultural rights with universal liberal principles. Some focus on individual autonomy; others emphasize communal identity. Andrew Robinson argues that liberal multiculturalism can be justified without privileging either. By appealing to the deeper value of meaningful life, he shows how autonomy and community are actually interdependent. He concludes by illustrating – with reference to national and ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples, and traditional communities – the policy principles that can be derived from this position.
An innovative account of the theory and practice of liberal multiculturalism, Multiculturalism and the Foundations of Meaningful Life will interest students, scholars, activists and policy makers working in areas of political theory, multiculturalism, indigenous peoples, and ethnic and religious minorities.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Andrew M. Robinson is an assistant professor of contemporary studies and political science at Wilfrid Laurier University.
