Philosophie der Republik

The freedom potential of modern societies, above all the justification of political authority, is today linked to a democratically constituted order. What is meant by the idea of being democratic seems, however, to be anything but clear. Is it only a question of representing the people through elect...

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Other Authors: Stekeler-Weithofer, Primin (Editor), Zabel, Benno (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Published: Mohr Siebeck 2018
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Summary:The freedom potential of modern societies, above all the justification of political authority, is today linked to a democratically constituted order. What is meant by the idea of being democratic seems, however, to be anything but clear. Is it only a question of representing the people through elections, ballots, and political parties, or does it include institutional culture, the division of powers, and the legal regime within a community? A "philosophy of the republic", as developed in this volume's contributions, shows that the current "dominance of the democratic" falls short of accounting for the independent significance to the republican self-organisation of state and society.
ISBN:978-3-16-155407-0
9783161543739;9783161554070
Access:Open Access