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Liberalism Against Populism
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William Riker's "Liberalism Against Populism" is a significant work in political science that explores the tensions between liberal democracy and populist movements.
Riker analyzes the inherent challenges of collective decision-making and the potential for majority rule to infringe on individual rights.
He contrasts a liberal approach that emphasizes individual rights and limited government with a populist approach that prioritizes the will of the majority.
The book's insights remain relevant in contemporary debates about the nature of democracy and the role of popular sovereignty.
Riker analyzes the inherent challenges of collective decision-making and the potential for majority rule to infringe on individual rights.
He contrasts a liberal approach that emphasizes individual rights and limited government with a populist approach that prioritizes the will of the majority.
The book's insights remain relevant in contemporary debates about the nature of democracy and the role of popular sovereignty.
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Michael Munger on the Battle Between Liberalism and Populism
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