The Constitution of Deliberative Democracy - Softcover

Nino, Carlos Santiago

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0300077270 ISBN 13: 9780300077278

Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven & London, 2009

Synopsis

The Constitution of Deliberative Democracy What justifies democracy? This question is considered critically, examining answers others have given to it. The author also develops his own theory of democracy, arguing that it resembles a moral conversation and is valued because of its capacity to generate an impartial perspective.

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In this important and wide-ranging book, a leading political theorist and activist considers the question: What justifies democracy? Carlos Santiago Nino critically examines answers others have given and then develops his own distinctive theory of democracy, emphasizing its deliberative character. In Nino's view, democracy resembles a moral conversation and is valued because of its capacity to generate an impartial perspective, one that takes into account the interests of all citizens. Nino's conception of deliberative democracy bears on the way power is organized under a constitution. Drawing on a variety of constitutional traditions, he criticizes the presidential system and calls for citizens to participate more directly in the political life of their country.

Synopsis:

What justifies democracy? Carlos Santiago Nino here answers this question with an original theory of democracy that emphasizes its deliberative character. Nino sees democracy as a moral conversation, of value for its capacity to generate an impartial perspective and take into account the interests of all citizens. In a wide-ranging analysis, Nino explores the complex ways constitutional practices can support a deliberative democracy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven & London
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0300077270
• ISBN 13: 9780300077278
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264