Critical Thoughts

Sure seems so, given my opposition to “libertarianism” as well as the fact that this definition of Communitarianism sure fits my ideals of a civil society, or the term that I much more prefer, ummah.

Communitarianism and libertarianism emphasize different values and concerns. Libertarianism is an individualist philosophy, with a strong focus on the rights of citizens in a republic. Communitarians believe that there is too much focus on these concerns, arguing that “the exclusive pursuit of private interest erodes the network of social environments on which we all depend, and is destructive to our shared experiment in democratic self-government”. They believe that rights must be accompanied by social responsibility and a maintenance of the institutions of civil society if these rights are to be preserved….

This is an echo of Dr. Ismail Faruqi‘s ideas regarding Ummatism. Reminder to self: read up more on Communitarianism.