The politics of multiculturalism faces challenges in Western democratic states. Arguing that this setback is based on the notion of culture as separate and distinct, this book explores how to face current challenges to multiculturalism without reifying culture, group and identity.

GANESH NATHAN lectures in Business and Politics at the University of Applied Sciences, Northwestern Switzerland and private business schools in Lausanne and Zurich. His current research interests include responsible governance and leadership.

Introduction PART I A Critique of Liberal Multiculturalism. A Model of Culture within the Paradigm of Anti-essentialism PART II The Normative Context of Well-being Limitations to Social Participation Social Freedom and Justice Social Recognition and Non-domination Morality and Responsibility PART III Liberalism and Communitarianism Modern Civic Republicanism Conclusion References