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Liberal Democracy
The document discusses the concepts of 'plain' democracy and liberal democracy, highlighting the differences between them, particularly the emphasis on individual freedom in liberal democracy. It outlines the importance of democracy in enabling political engagement, expression of societal values, and adherence to human freedom. Additionally, it references further readings to explore the themes of democratization and audit principles in greater depth.
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Liberal Democracy
- 1. “ Plain” democracyv. Liberal Democracy
- 2. Overview What is democracy ? What is liberalism ? Is Liberal Democracy any different from “plain” democracy? Why does Democracy merit study ?
- 3. What is democracy?Two basic meanings: Procedural (Minimalist) “ Free and fair elections ” Substantive (Maximalist) a system of government whereby the people’s will is effected into the program of government
- 4. Liberal Democracy Emphasizes individual freedom Key characteristics: limited government , popular sovereignty and plurality . Involves a commitment to settling disputes through political discourse and engagement Rooted in the tradition of classic liberalism
- 5. Democracy’s Importance The political freedoms inherent to Democracy are consistent with human freedom in general Democracy allows people to express and support claims to political attention It enables people to learn from each other and form society’s values and priorities
- 6. Further Reading… Abueva,Jose. Philippine Democratization and the Consolidation of Democracy Since the 1986 EDSA Revolution: An Overview of the Main Issues, Trends and Prospects in Felipe Miranda (ed). Democratization: Philippine Perspectives . Quezon City: Anvil Publishers, 1990. Beetham, David. ‘Key Principles and Indices for a Democratic Audit’ , in David Beetham (ed), Defining and Measuring Democracy . London: Thousand Oaks, 1994.
- 7. Further Further Reading…Sen, Amartya. Democracy as a Universal Value in Journal of Democracy . Vol. 10, No. 3, 1999. Von Mises, Ludwig. Liberalism in the Classical Tradition . San Francisco, California: Cobden Press, 1985. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy ( http: //plato . stanford . edu/ )
Editor's Notes
- #2 Learning Objectives: 1.) To understand the key elements of a democracy 2.) To identify the key characteristics of Liberal Democracy that precisely make it liberal 3.) To distinguish between democracy (lowercase “d”) and Liberal Democracy (uppercase “D”) 4.) To explain the changing connotation of liberalism over the years 5.) To explain why Democracy merits study 6.) To enumerate important themes/topics related to democracy that will be covered in this course of political thought