The Democratic Paradox (Radical Thinkers)

The Democratic Paradox (Radical Thinkers)

From the theory of â€˜deliberative democracyâ€™ to the politics of the â€˜third wayâ€™, the present Zeitgeist is characterized by attempts to deny what Chantal Mouffe contends is the inherently conflictual nature of democratic politics. Far from being signs of progress, such ideas constitute a serious threat to democratic institutions. Taking issue with John Rawls and JÃ¼rgen Habermas on one side, and the political tenets of Blair, Clinton and SchrÃ¶der on the other, Mouffe brings to the fore the paradoxical nature of modern liberal democracy in which the category of the â€˜adversaryâ€™ plays a central role. She draws on the work of Wittgenstein, Derrida, and the provocative theses of Carl Schmitt, to propose a new understanding of democracy which acknowledges the ineradicability of antagonism in its workings.
Country USA
Brand Verso
Manufacturer Verso Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781844673551
Color White
ReleaseDate 2009-06-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781844673551

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