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Paradox Of Community

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Why do humans need to be a part of a community? A community brings people together for a better cause and to make their lives more efficient. Humans are social creatures we need each other to survive. O'Brien's article to be long or not to be long? Paradoxes of community. Argues the various ways as to why people join a community as well as why people stay within these communities. I am intrigued by Durkheim's view on the habits of the heart, the Paradox of individual and their community, and the Paradox of free choice. I also found it fascinating how O'Brien mentioned the strength Within the Mormon community as well.

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