ABSTRACT
Is there a basic moral orientation to anthroponomy? This chapter takes up the issue through asking what moral relations are implied by autonomy especially when engaging in community politics. The chapter considers the case of a racist “Chief Wahoo” flag to bring out the expectations of autonomy in contrast to those of liberty. The chapter then develops an understanding of autonomy in relationship, especially around disagreement. Disagreement opens up the worlds of those disagreeing so that genuine common sense can be articulated. It does this by focusing on the sense of the world and what is unknown in it, brought to light by different people’s conflicting worlds. Disagreement is needed for autonomy and for trustworthy relationships, including a trustworthy community. Community politics becomes a way of steering through disagreement toward the articulation of a world in common. If we are going to involve anthroponomy in the “Anthropocene,” we had better begin a disagreement around ongoing colonialism. But what should that involve?
