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Democracy David Estlund

Democracy By David Estlund

Democracy by David Estlund


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This text brings together a range of thinking on democratic theory. It covers a number of issues ranging from the moral significance of political equality to the importance of political deliberation. There is a common emphasis on normative questions about justification, legitimacy, and obligation.

Democracy Summary

Democracy by David Estlund

Democracy brings together some of the most sophisticated thinking on democratic theory in one concise volume. Written by experts in the field, these contemporary readings are distinctively philosophical, but will appeal to students in historical, empirical, legal, or policy-oriented disciplines which deal with democratic theory. The volume covers a wide range of issues, from the significance of political equality and deliberation, to the value of diversity and reasons to vote. The essays are united by their emphasis on normative questions about justification, legitimacy, and obligation. David Estlund provides a clear introduction, which touches upon each essay and offers an overview of the issues. This collection includes a comprehensive bibliography and is fully indexed. These features help make the volume accessible to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of democracy and its philosophical foundations.

Democracy Reviews

"...a remarkable collection of recent philosophical reflections on democracy in the Anglo-American analytic tradition." Laurence Piper, Theoria "David Estlund has put together an outstanding collection of philosophical essays about democracy. Estlund's choices are wise, his organization is illuminating, and his introduction alone is worth the price of admission." Joshua Cohen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "An absolutely first-rate collection, valuable for teachers and students alike. This is an unsurpassed introduction to, and overview of, the very best contemporary thought on the democratic idea." Cass Sunstein, University of Chicago

About David Estlund

David Estlund is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Brown University. He is author of Sex, Preference, and Family, edited (with Martha Nussbaum, 1997).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Introduction: David Estlund. Part I: Procedural Fairness: 1. Democracy as Equality: Thomas Christiano. 2. The Constitutional Conception of Democracy: Jeremy Waldron. Part II: Ideal Deliberation: 3. Deliberation and Democratic Legitimacy: Joshua Cohen. 4. Deliberative Politics: Jurgen Habermas. Part III: Wise Decisions: 5. Open Government and Just Legislation: William Nelson. 6. A Theory of Political Fairness: Charles Beitz. Part IV: Deliberation and Institutions: 7. Political Quality: David Estlund. 8. Difference as a Resource for Democratic Communication: Iris Young. Part V: Why Vote?: 9. Toward a Democratic Morality: Geoffrey Brennan and Loren Lomasky. 10. A Causal Responsibility Approach to Voting: Alvin Goldman. Part VI: Formal Models and Normative Theory: 11. Deliberative Democracy and Social Choice: David Miller. 12. Rousseau's General Will: A Condorcetian Perspective: Bernard Grofman and Scott Feld. Bibliography. Index.

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GOR003038288
9780631221043
0631221042
Democracy by David Estlund
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2001-12-12
352
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