Philosophical Perspectives on Democracy in the 21st Century
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This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of fundamental principles of democracy and the meaning of democracy today. It explores the influence of big money and capitalism on democracy, the role of information and the media in democratic elections, and constitutional issues that challenge democracy in the wake of increased threats to privacy since 2001 and in light of the Citizens United decision of the US Supreme Court.
It juxtaposes alternate positions from experts in law and philosophy and examines the question of legitimacy, as well as questions about the access to information, the quality of information, the obligations to attain epistemic competence among the electorate, and the power of money.
Drawing together different political perspectives, as well as a variety of disciplines, this collection allows readers the opportunity to compare different and opposing moral and political solutions that both defend and transform democratic theory and practice.
This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of fundamental principles of democracy and the meaning of democracy today. It explores the influence of big money and capitalism on democracy, the role of information and the media in democratic elections, and constitutional issues that challenge democracy in the wake of increased threats to privacy since 2001 and in light of the Citizens United decision of the US Supreme Court.
It juxtaposes alternate positions from experts in law and philosophy and examines the question of legitimacy, as well as questions about the access to information, the quality of information, the obligations to attain epistemic competence among the electorate, and the power of money.
Drawing together different political perspectives, as well as a variety of disciplines, this collection allows readers the opportunity to compare different and opposing moral and political solutions that both defend and transform democratic theory and practice.
Considers reasons for the current political polarization in American politics, offering possible resolutions Orients the reader to contemporary issues in democratic theory and practice Deals with the effects of misinformation on social policy formation in democratic societies Debates the equally timely issue of economic inequality in democracy, considering principles and practical effects of capitalist property rights, taxation, and campaign finance law? Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Ann E. Cudd
Themen in »Philosophical Perspectives on Democracy in the 21st Century«
Conceptual Poverty as a Cause of Political Polarization Corporate Political Speech Democracy & Economic Inequality Democracy and the Information Problem Democracy as Social Myth Democracy in the 21st Century Democracy, Capitalism, and the Influence of Big Money Democracy: A Paradox of Rights Democratic Decisions Distinctions in Democratic Equality Epistocracy Group Identification Is Justice under Welfare State Captitalism? Journalists as Purveyors of Partial Truths Judicial Review and Its Compatibility with Democracy
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From the book reviews:
“This volume succeeds in offering a stimulating array of reflections on perennial philosophical debates and contemporary political challenges while maintaining a high degree of thematic coherence. … essays are uniformly thought provoking and well written. … It will be welcomed by anyone looking for an overview of current debates at the intersection of philosophy, law and political science about the problems and prospects of democracy under the conditions of contemporary capitalism.” (James Gledhill, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, October, 2014)()