Mouffe, Chantal

The Democratic Paradox (Radical Thinkers 4)

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ISBN 13:
9781844673551
author:
Mouffe, Chantal
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
19.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
Genre:
Philosophy
Condition:
New
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The Democratic Paradox by Chantal Mouffe Chantal Mouffe challenges the prevailing views on democratic politics, arguing that the inherent conflictual nature of democracy is often denied or downplayed. She contends that this approach constitutes a serious threat to democratic institutions. Mouffe draws on the work of philosophers such as Wittgenstein and Derrida, as well as the provocative ideas of Carl Schmitt, to propose a new understanding of democracy that acknowledges the ineradicability of antagonism in its workings. By examining the theories of 'deliberative democracy' and the politics of the 'third way', Mouffe sheds light on the paradoxical nature of modern liberal democracy. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of democratic politics, one that is essential for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern democracy.

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