John A. Hall

Question 1

Hall’s view on society

Answer 1

views civil society as a form of societal organization that allows for cooperation with the state permitting individualism

Question 2

Hall individualization

Answer 2

refers to the protection of individual rights and freedoms

allows you to be yourself

Question 3

Hall civil society

Answer 3

suggests civil society is rare and only developed independently in particular circumstances

civil society is only possible when no institution has too much power, creates openings for self-organizationH

Question 4

Hall’s requirements for civil society

Answer 4

1) religion
(can’t be too powerful)

2) state:
civil society requires states, but the states cannot be too powerful

3) economy
capitalism promotes civil society and provides resources