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Political Science Conservatism & Liberalism

Multiculturalism and the Foundations of Meaningful Life

Reconciling Automony, Identity, and Community

by (author) Andrew M. Robinson

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2011
Category
Conservatism & Liberalism, History & Theory, Constitutions, Discrimination & Race Relations, Civil Rights, Civics & Citizenship
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774840910
    Publish Date
    Nov 2011
    List Price
    $99.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774813143
    Publish Date
    Jan 2008
    List Price
    $32.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774813136
    Publish Date
    May 2007
    List Price
    $95.00

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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.

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Contributor Notes

Andrew M. Robinson is an assistant professor of contemporary studies and political science at Wilfrid Laurier University.