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Book Synopsis: Is democracy worth saving? Responding to the erosion of democracy, philosophical debates have pivoted from analyzing the best forms of democracy to questioning what is so valuable about democracy to begin with, how we can save it, and whether it is indeed worth saving. Contemporary Democratic Theory charts this pivot and surveys the most important new developments in the philosophical, theoretical, and normative examination of the concept of democracy. Comparisons that dominated 20th century democratic theory - between direct democracy, participatory democracy, deliberative democracy, and agonistic democracy - are in the 21st century giving way to comparisons between democracy and its challengers: epistocracy, technocracy, meritocracy, oligarchy, and autocracy. Philosophical interest in the canonical figures of democratic theory like Aristotle, Rousseau and Mill is being eclipsed by damage control in the face populism, sinking trust in democratic institutions, failing political parties, and the spread of misinformation. Overarching epochal forces of crisis and threat are pushing democratic theory in new directions and towards new ideas. This refreshing and authoritative text identifies, explains, and evaluates the new directions taken by contemporary democratic theory in challenging times.
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Are you concerned about the erosion of democracy? Wondering if democracy is worth saving? Contemporary Democratic Theory is here to tackle these pressing questions and more. This book goes beyond analyzing the best forms of democracy and delves into the very essence of democracy itself. We explore why democracy is valuable, how we can save it, and ultimately, whether it is indeed worth saving.
In the 21st century, traditional comparisons between different democratic models have given way to something even more relevant: comparisons between democracy and its challengers. Epistocracy, technocracy, meritocracy, oligarchy, and autocracy are just a few of these challengers. We delve deep into these comparisons, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of democracy amidst the modern challenges it faces.
While previous democratic theory focused on canonical figures like Aristotle, Rousseau, and Mill, Contemporary Democratic Theory shifts its gaze towards the pressing issues of today. We address the damage caused by populism, declining trust in democratic institutions, failing political parties, and the rampant spread of misinformation. Through this authoritative and refreshing text, we aim to bring clarity to the current state of democracy and the new directions it is taking in these challenging times.
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