Abstract
Political theorists often argue that education for autonomy is one of the central goals of schooling in a liberal society. In order to participate meaningfully and effectively in a democratic society a person must have the ability to deliberate critically, to develop and communicate her particular conception of the good, and to act upon this conception. However, individual autonomy is not the only virtue that the citizens of a liberal state promote and pursue. The question posed in this essay is whether a liberal state that fosters autonomy can also accommodate communities that value group solidarity and adherence to traditions over autonomous action. Israel exhibits this tension in an especially stark form since its political project of being a liberal and democratic society is challenged by its identity as a Jewish state.
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