Communitarians reject libertarian theories of justice because they fail to acknowledge the value of general welfare, social well-being, and communal institutions.

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Pro: The communitarian Charles Taylor argues that what is owed to individuals can only be determined by community derived standards. (Principles of Bioethics, p. 258)

Demo Classroom Debate: Medical Ethics

Communitarians reject libertarian theories of justice because they fail to acknowledge the value of general welfare, social well-being, and communal institutions.

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The communitarian Charles Taylor argues that what is owed to individuals can only be determined by community derived standards. (Principles of Bioethics, p. 258)

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Communitarians reject libertarian theories of justice because they fail to acknowledge the value of general welfare, social well-being, and communal institutions.

Pro claim 1

The communitarian Charles Taylor argues that what is owed to individuals can only be determined by community derived standards. (Principles of Bioethics, p. 258)