About the book
While much of the world now embraces the democratic idea—that the people must rule—the philosophical case for democracy has yet to be made convincingly. Why Democracy? not only reexamines the current debates in normative democratic theory, but also challenges popular conceptions that tend toward an uncritical idealization of popular rule. It is not enough to call for more extensive public deliberation, or for greater participation and inclusion in the democratic process, or for a radical extension of the scope of the process. Making the case for democracy requires examining its imaginative and rhetorical dimensions as well. The democratic idea of \"rule by the people\" must be understood less as a definition than as an aspiration, a trope, and the beginning of a narrative that includes, while extending beyond, the domain of government.
Editions of Why Democracy?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791473153
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791473160
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791478950
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While much of the world now embraces the democratic idea—that the people must rule—the philosophical case for democracy has yet to be made convincingly. Why Democracy? not only reexamines the current debates in normative democratic theory, but also challenges popular conceptions that tend toward an uncritical idealization of popular rule. It is not enough to call for more extensive public deliberation, or for greater participation and inclusion in the democratic process, or for a radical extension of the scope of the process. Making the case for democracy requires examining its imaginative and rhetorical dimensions as well. The democratic idea of \"rule by the people\" must be understood less as a definition than as an aspiration, a trope, and the beginning of a narrative that includes, while extending beyond, the domain of government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Democracy? about?
While much of the world now embraces the democratic idea—that the people must rule—the philosophical case for democracy has yet to be made convincingly. Why Democracy? not only reexamines the current debates in normative democratic theory, but also challenges popular conceptions that tend toward an uncritical idealization of popular rule. It is not enough to call for more extensive public deliberation, or for greater participation and inclusion in the democratic process, or for a radical extension of the scope of the process. Making the case for democracy requires examining its imaginative and rhetorical dimensions as well. The democratic idea of \"rule by the people\" must be understood less as a definition than as an aspiration, a trope, and the beginning of a narrative that includes, while extending beyond, the domain of government.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Why Democracy??
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political structure and processes > Political structures / systems: democracy
Where can I read a sample of Why Democracy??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791473153
How long is Why Democracy? and how many pages does it have?
Why Democracy? has 173 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Why Democracy??
Paul Fairfield
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Why Democracy? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791473153) and paperback(ISBN 9780791473160) and pdf(ISBN 9780791478950)
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