Democracy

Question 1

what does dahl think about democracy and equality?

Answer 1

he thinks democracy and equality are coterminous

Question 2

How does democracy x equality manifest itself?

Answer 2

1. inclusive citizenship
2. effective participation

Question 3

Classical repubulicanism

Answer 3

focuses on equal participation
humans are political animals who find fulfilment in participation
emphasizes liberty and equality

Question 4

renaissance & republicanism

Answer 4

self governance & community accountability
communities should only answer to themselves.

Question 5

modern liberal democracy

Answer 5

people should be free to pursue their own preferences in all affairs.

Question 6

democracy and liberalism justification (2 categories)

Answer 6

1. procedural/ intrinsic
2. substantive

Question 7

defend procedural/ intrinsic

Answer 7

1. democracy protects freedom as autonomy democracy as a process of decision-making is the best way to respect autonomy (its good to balance competing interests)
2. democracy as self-realization participating in politics is good for humans
3. democracy as the embodiment of equality democracy gives everyone an equal say in decision-making.

Question 8

what does “democracy protects freedom as autonomy” mean and what does it defend?

Answer 8

democracy as a way to make decisions is the best way to respect individual autonomy- it’s good to balance different interests. defends procedural/ intrinsic

Question 9

what does “democracy as self-realization” mean and what does it defend?

Answer 9

participating in politics is good for human development- defends procedural/ intrinsic

Question 10

what does democracy as the embodiment of equality mean and what does it defend?

Answer 10

democracy gives everyone an equal say in decision-making. defends. defends procedural

Question 11

main argument of substantive defense

Answer 11

democracy is good because its policies are good. democraccy produces good outcomes.

Question 12

defending substantive (3)

Answer 12

1. democracy generates good correct decisions because deliberation encourages people to follow the common good
2. democracy enables the intellectual and moral development of citizens.
3. democracy has perceived legitimacy- democratic decisions tend to be perceived as legitimate.