#90192
Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Democratic Paradox
Book • 2000
Chantal Mouffe's 'The Democratic Paradox' examines the inherent tensions in liberal democracy between democratic participation and the protection of liberty and pluralism.
Mouffe argues that attempts to eliminate political conflict often suppress legitimate disagreement, and she advocates for an 'agonistic' model that accepts adversarial politics within democratic institutions.
She critiques consensus-based liberalism for masking power relations and argues for a vibrant, contested public sphere.
The book challenges both traditional liberal and radical democratic positions and has influenced debates on populism, pluralism, and democratic renewal.
Mouffe's work emphasizes the need to structure democratic institutions that can channel conflict constructively rather than repress it.
Mouffe argues that attempts to eliminate political conflict often suppress legitimate disagreement, and she advocates for an 'agonistic' model that accepts adversarial politics within democratic institutions.
She critiques consensus-based liberalism for masking power relations and argues for a vibrant, contested public sphere.
The book challenges both traditional liberal and radical democratic positions and has influenced debates on populism, pluralism, and democratic renewal.
Mouffe's work emphasizes the need to structure democratic institutions that can channel conflict constructively rather than repress it.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by 
Aaron Bastani
22 snips
Downstream: Is Liberalism Finally Waking Up to the Crises it has Caused? w/ Adrian Wooldridge
