Social Philosophy

What Cotometism Shares with Other Approaches

Cotometism converges with several philosophical traditions while maintaining its distinctive focus on Life Autonomy sustained through Reciprocity.

Situates Cotometism in the wider philosophical landscape, showing how it converges and diverges from related traditions—capability theory, positive liberty, relational autonomy, non-domination, and mutual-advantage social contract thought—while maintaining a single evaluative axis: Life Autonomy sustained through Reciprocity

Two Kinds of Care: Nurture and Challenge

Cotometism distinguishes two forms of care—nurture and challenge—that together sustain and renew freedom.

Cotometism redefines care as an intentional act that responds to vulnerability. It distinguishes between nurturing care, which preserves Life Autonomy when it is fragile, and challenging care, which strengthens Life Autonomy when it can grow. Together, these forms of reciprocity provide the practical means by which freedom survives—personally and institutionally.