Między liberalizmem a republikanizmem. Obywatelstwo komunitarystyczne według Benjamina Barbera i Henry’ego Tama
Between liberalism and republicanism. Communitarian citizenship according to Benjamin Barber and Henry Tam

Summary/Abstract: The subject of the article is the political thinking of communitarianism. The author acknowledges Benjamin Barber and Henry Tam as representatives epitomising that trend. Their concepts of community and citizenship suggest the possibility of seeking a conciliatory position toward liberalism and republicanism in communitarianism. Aspects specific to both the first two doctrines are present, in particular, in the postulate for a more frequent and more inclusive implementation of the ideal of direct democracy expounded by Barber and Tam. The article includes, inter alia, a presentation of the characteristics of the communitarian community and the potential benefi ts resulting from the universal, direct participation of citizens in shared decision-making on political, economic and social matters, as well as a description of the principal components of the communitarian civic education programme.

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