SOSC 2351 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Cultural Imperialism, Michael J. Sandel, Ope
31 Oct 2016
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Lecture: cosmopolitanism, communitarian and critique of positive rights. Value for the most part individuals that are able to bridge differences and communicate with different backgrounds. Idea of creating cosmopolitan citizen and society seen as positive attitude to be cultivated (cid:448)alue i(cid:374) seei(cid:374)g through a differe(cid:374)t perspe(cid:272)ti(cid:448)e, do(cid:374)"t see poi(cid:374)t of di(cid:448)idi(cid:374)g people based on gender, racial etc. differences. Challenges to political leaders cant pitch to a single group of identity. City state: idea of allegia(cid:374)(cid:272)e to o(cid:374)e"s (cid:272)ity state. Citize(cid:374)s (cid:449)ork hard to (cid:272)ulti(cid:448)ate (cid:448)irtues a(cid:374)d (cid:448)alues of o(cid:374)e"s (cid:272)ity state. City state context: our own good is seen as coexistent with good of the city and our neighbours. Challenges intellectuals who would move from city states to city states who could see the mutual dependency. Aimed to live a pure, self sufficient life. Not dependent on political leaders or representatives more in tune with nature.
