Dialogues on Democracy

Auteur

Julia Maskivker is George and Harriet Cornell Distinguished Professor of Political Theory at Rollins College, USA. Her research focuses on democratic theory and theories of justice and equality. Her work has extensively examined issues of voting ethics, labor justice, welfare state philosophy, citizenship theory, and other related themes.

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A panoramic overview of recent and classical debates on the meaning of democracy as a philosophical ideal. A perfect introduction to the philosophical analysis of democracy, Maskivker also offers her own novel insights regarding the value of democracy and its distinct interpretations.

Contenu

Foreword by Robert B. Talisse 1. Setting The Stage: Arguments for Democracy and Criticisms 2. Can a Democratic Community Self-Govern? 3. Is Democracy Necessary for Equality and Respect? 4. Democratic Duties and Ideals of Good Citizenship 5. Concluding Thoughts. List of Suggested Further Readings Index