PPT-Pluralism, equality and the problem of democracy

The arguments that form the background of the course the relevance of pushing political philosophy and theory of democracy to the level a philosophical reflection on the political or of . Robert Post Draft 1 “Democracy” is a notoriously vague and encompassing term. It is often used as an elastic synonym for good government, stretching to include whateve Stykow. Крушение социализма: Пути преодоления господства коммунистических партий. Modern Regime . Types. (Ideal . Types. ) . Authoritarianism. • generally taken as an ideal. => has today become almost synonymous with “the good society”. => the question of good society becomes blurred. - no longer a real question, because it is already answered. Basic Concepts of Democracy. The fate of American democracy rests on the people's acceptance of certain basic concepts. .. Five basic concepts are at the core of democracy – and specifically American democracy.. Key features: . societal . power is decentralized, widely shared, diffuse and fragmented, deriving from many sources, i.e. power pie divided into many pieces. . society . consists of many diverse groups and associations (e.g. business, . Daily Dilemma #4: . Which is better, a government that is highly responsive to public opinion on all matters or one that responds to organized groups that argue their case effectively? . Introduction. Democracy?. Traditional Democratic Theory. Democracy should fulfill the following:. Equality in Voting- My vote equals Obamas vote. Effective participation- equal opportunity. Enlightened Understanding- must have ideas with the freedom to express. Basic Notions of Democracy. 1. Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person. 2. Respect for the equality of all persons. 3. Faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights. Daily Dilemma #4: . Which is better, a government that is highly responsive to public opinion on all matters or one that responds to organized groups that argue their case effectively? . Introduction. MP. Gustave de Beaumont. Alexis de Tocqueville. 1806-1866. 1805-1859. July Revolution 1830. Bourbon Charles X. Replaced by Louis Philippe. April 1831 arr. end of May 1831. Returned Feb 1832. Systeme. Guiding Question – What are the basic concepts of democracy?. Student Objectives:. Understand the foundations of democracy.. Analyze the connections between democracy and the free enterprise system.. Steven O. Kimbrough. 22 May 2014 File: KAPSARCTalk20140522.pptx. Outline. Motivations and basic concepts.. What’s this about and why?. Example 1: GAP, etc.. Show you once.. Example 2: Redistricting.. CLASS-. Vl. MODULE:2/2. KEY ELEMENTS OF A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT. Democracy has certain key elements.. Like participation, conflict resolution and concern for equality and justice.. Apartheid means racial segregation.. Alexis de Tocqueville. 1806-1866. 1805-1859. July Revolution 1830. Bourbon Charles X. Replaced by Louis Philippe. E Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People. Dep.April. 1831 arr. end of May 1831. Returned Feb 1832.