Gesinnungsliberalismus
English translation: liberalism in belief
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|  Selected response from: Сергей Лузан Russian Federation Local time: 16:10 | ||||||
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empathetic liberalism Explanation: or maybe: communitarian liberalism in the sense that it is something about which he feels/is empathetic with the community. http://org.elon.edu/justice/fire/wardgentler.htm The concept of "empathetic liberalism" embodies simultaneous commitments to individualist and communitarian principles, n4 an idea that would have seemed odd only a few years ago. But in the wake of recent scholarship attempting to dissolve the historically impermeable divide between liberalism and communitarianism, the concept of "liberal community" has emerged to present political and legal theory with the challenge of reconciling within a single political framework the liberal values of individual freedom, diversity, and selfhood with the communitarian vision of shared goals and collective harmony. n5 One model attempts to demonstrate that liberalism is and has always been a form of community, implying that no dichotomy [*931] ever existed between the two. n6 Other scholars apparently take the position that liberalism could become compatible with community if appropriately modified by a communitarian principle of "political empathy." n7 Add empathy to liberalism and stir, to yield a form of liberal community that would simultaneously respect equality and individual diversity and avoid liberalism's flaws: selfishness, atomistic separatism, and emotionless abstraction. By engaging all citizens in efforts to understand and relate to others of different backgrounds, interests, and convictions, empathy would serve as the theoretical glue to bind together the halves of the liberal communitarian vision. n8 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-31 10:16:13 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or: conscientious liberalism: http://books.google.at/books?id=peah4XTpqnkC&pg=PA48&lpg=PA4... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-31 10:23:34 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Even thought of liberalism of (personal) conscience - but to be sure we would need to know a few examples of how the professor thinks the Eastern part of today's Germany should be run. |
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liberal way of thinking Explanation: different from that of the establishment -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 Stunde (2008-08-31 10:37:34 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- liberal-mindedness might be another possibility |
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peer agreement (net): +2conviction liberalism Explanation: I think this is a 'made-up' term, if you like, which references the term 'conviction politics' - very frequently used, of course. Here is someone using this term: 'Basil Mitchell is a liberal philosopher-theologian of the best kind ... he skilfully and patiently builds up a cumulative case for 'conviction liberalism' - as opposed to the soggy kind - with which I found myself in considerable sympathy. In every chapter he wears his learning lightly, carefully leading the reader through the thickets until the clearing arrives. The result is a highly accessible and persuasive book which repays thoughtful reading. Faith and Criticism is a welcome antidote to the antics of both parties. Mitchell ... renders us a service for which we must be grateful.' http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780198267584 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-31 11:57:03 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Or liberal by conviction |
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