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This book centers on a relatively neglected theme in the scholarly literature on Hannah Arendt's political thought: her support for a new form of government in which citizen councils would replace contemporary representative democracy and allow citizens to participate directly in decision-making in the public sphere. The main argument of the book is that the council system, or more broadly the vision of participatory democracy was far more important to Arendt than is commonly understood. Seeking to demonstrate the close links between the council system Arendt advocated and other major themes in her work, the book focuses particularly on her critique of the nation-state and her call for a new international order in which human dignity and “the right to have rights” will be guaranteed; her conception of “the political” and the conditions that can make this experience possible; the relationship between philosophy and politics; and the challenge of political judgement in the modern world.
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Step into a world of political thought and theoretical exploration with "Hannah Arendt and Participatory Democracy: A People's Utopia." Delve into the visionary concept of citizen councils replacing the traditional representative democracy, giving power back to the people to directly shape decision-making in the public sphere. Discover a fresh perspective on Hannah Arendt's advocacy for a council system and participatory democracy that goes beyond the ordinary scholarly discourse.
Uncover the intricate connections between Arendt's council system and her other compelling ideas. Experience her thought-provoking critique of the nation-state and her profound vision of a new international order that upholds human dignity and the fundamental right to have rights. Explore the dynamic relationship between philosophy and politics, and the ongoing challenge of making sound political judgements in our contemporary world.
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