28. What is Classical Republicanism?

30. Classical Republicanism The Common good means that citizens must have common characteristics, values and ideas. Education Homogeneity –Religion –Race –Socioeconomic position Commitment to Civic Virtue

31. Characteristics Citizens in a Classical Republic Should Possess

32. A. Civic Virtue Participation Common good. Limits placed on individual rights.

33. B. Moral Education Civic Virtue does not become automatically. Habits developed through training –Courage, –Self Control –Fairness

34. B. Moral Education –Habits Developed through experience Political Debate Military Service

35. C. Small Uniform Communities People know and care for each other. (common good) Homogeneous Factions occur when interest are divided.

36. Conflicts in Republicanism What happens when the majority or a powerful group within a community have self-interest conflict? What is the common good? –Restaurant owners vs Smokers –Industrial Owners vs Clean Air Advocates –War Advocates vs. Peace Hawks.