an online book by David Gurteen
In this chapter, Society & Democracy, I explore various aspects of a democratic society.
Tolerance Is A Social Contract, Not a Moral Absolute Evolution of Democracy ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Democracy is a system of government where the power lies with the people. In a democracy, citizens exercise … Continue reading Democracy’s Spectrum ** From Direct to Representative
Democracy’s Spectrum ** Socrates on Democracy Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close 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” … Continue reading Evolution of Democracy **
Evolution of Democracy ** Modern Democracy ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Democracy’s theoretical ideals clash with citizens’ limited expertise; the loudest voices often prevail over the wisest. Socrates proposed a balanced approach – civic education … Continue reading Socrates on Democracy Socrates had a nuanced view of democracy
Socrates on Democracy Voting in a Democracy ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Socrates’ view on democracy, which emphasized the need for education and wise decision-making, resonates profoundly in modern democratic societies. Today, the challenges he … Continue reading Modern Democracy **
Modern Democracy ** Deliberative Democracy ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Voting in a democracy is the fundamental process through which citizens participate in their government’s decision-making. It has various advantages and disadvantages. … Continue reading Voting in a Democracy **
Voting in a Democracy ** Freedom of Speech Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Citizens, Assemble! Deliberative Democracy in 3 Minutes What is Deliberative Democracy? When Citizens Assemble Posts that link to this post Social Reasoning The Argumentative … Continue reading Deliberative Democracy ** Deliberation is central to decision-making
Deliberative Democracy ** Tolerance Is A Social Contract, Not a Moral Absolute Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their … Continue reading Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech is not just another value
Freedom of Speech Democracy’s Spectrum ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Tolerance enables peaceful coexistence among diverse populations. However, viewing tolerance as an unconditional moral imperative can be problematic. To maintain a stable society, we must … Continue reading Tolerance Is A Social Contract, Not a Moral Absolute The paradox of tolerance
