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Democracy
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The democracy of the United States has been challenged by the country’s very leader in recent weeks. But the form of government has value and has proven to be superior to others countless times throughout history. It is not, however, without its flaws and is not above some philosophers' critique. Discussed in this episode: The origin of democratic institutions, factors leading to the spread of democracy in the 20th century, problems and challenges in a democracy, and philosophical arguments for and against democratic governments.
Related reading: Dahl, "Democracy," Encyclopedia Britannica (2020); Christiano, "Democracy," The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2018 Edition).
66 episodes
Manage episode 277746069 series 2652914
The democracy of the United States has been challenged by the country’s very leader in recent weeks. But the form of government has value and has proven to be superior to others countless times throughout history. It is not, however, without its flaws and is not above some philosophers' critique. Discussed in this episode: The origin of democratic institutions, factors leading to the spread of democracy in the 20th century, problems and challenges in a democracy, and philosophical arguments for and against democratic governments.
Related reading: Dahl, "Democracy," Encyclopedia Britannica (2020); Christiano, "Democracy," The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2018 Edition).
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