an online book by David Gurteen
Democracy is a system of government where the power lies with the people. In a democracy, citizens exercise their power through voting in elections to choose their leaders and representatives. All votes are equal, and the candidate or party that gets the most votes wins. Democracy emphasizes active participation – citizens take part in political … Continue reading Democracy’s Spectrum ** From Direct to Representative
Democracy has a rich and complex history that dates back to ancient civilizations. The term itself originates from the Greek words “demos” (people) and “kratos” (power), reflecting its foundational principle of people’s rule. The most celebrated early example of a democratic system is found in ancient Athens in the 5th century BCE. Athenian democracy was … Continue reading Evolution of Democracy **
Socrates was one of the most influential Greek philosophers who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. He was known for questioning conventional wisdom and engaging fellow Athenians in dialogues about virtue, justice, and the ideal political system. On the topic of democracy, Socrates had a nuanced view. While he valued the ideals of … Continue reading Socrates on Democracy **
Socrates’ view on democracy, which emphasized the need for education and wise decision-making, resonates profoundly in modern democratic societies. Today, the challenges he identified — such as the potential for mob rule, the importance of balancing freedom with law and order, and the necessity of civic education — are as relevant as ever. In modern … Continue reading Modern Democracy **
Voting in a democracy is the fundamental process through which citizens participate in their government’s decision-making. It has various advantages and disadvantages. … Blook Search Search for: Continue reading Voting in a Democracy **
Citizens, Assemble! Deliberative Democracy in 3 Minutes What is Deliberative Democracy? When Citizens Assemble Posts that link to this post Social Reasoning The Argumentative Theory of Human Reason The Argumentative Theory of Human Reason We did not evolve to reason individually but to reason sociallyBlook Search Search for: Continue reading Deliberative Democracy ** Deliberation is central to decision-making
