In this Democracy
and Its Critics by Robert A. Dahl book, one of the
most prominent political theorists of our era makes a statement about what
democracy is and why it is important. Robert Dahl examines the most basic
assumptions of democratic theory, tests them against the questions raised by
its critics, and recasts the theory of democracy in a new and coherent whole.
He concludes by discussing the directions in which democracy must move if
advanced democratic states are to exist in the future.
Dahl
created a bunch of dialogues that clearly illustrate specific problems with
anarchism and elitism. Then, he discussed democracy and his hopes for the
future. He's a fine writer and thinker who deserves more attention from
non-academics.
Democracy and Its Critics is an
excelent book on political theory and also one of the best defenses of
democracy as a political system I have ever read. Specially good it its chapter
on "guardinship", contradicting the most common arguments in favor of
different "tutors" of the people.
Democracy and Its Critics
is a highly readable summary of Dahl's earlier work. Non-academics will find
his use of dialogue easily accessible. Perhaps it's greatest success is the way
that it thoughtfully approaches the basic premises of democracy, foundational
principles all too-often glossed over in democratic literature.
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Robert A. Dahl (Author) | Paperback: 397 pages | Publisher: Yale University Press
