The Democratic Paradox (Radical Thinkers)

The Democratic Paradox (Radical Thinkers)
Chantal Mouffe (Author)
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A new understanding of democracy that acknowledges the inescapable and essential antagonism in its workings, by one of today’s foremost radical political theorists.

The Democratic Paradox is Chantal Mouffe’s most accessible and illuminating study of democracy’s sharp edges, fractures, and incongruities. Orienting her discussion within the debates over modern liberal democracy, Mouffe takes aim at John Rawls, Jürgen Habermas, and the consensus building of 'third way' politics to show how their conceptions of democracy fall victim to paralyzing contradictions. Against this background, Mouffe develops a rich conception of 'agonistic pluralism' that draws on Wittgenstein, Derrida, and the provocative theses of Carl Schmitt, attempting to reclaim the antagonism and conflict of radical democracy as its most vital, abiding feature.

• Rank: #55348 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.72" h x .59" w x 5.00" l, .40 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

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The Democratic Paradox : Paperback : Verso Books : 9781844673551 : 1844673553 : 09 Jun 2009 : Part of "Radical Thinkers" series, this work presents key texts by philosophers and thinkers. It offers a fresh understanding of democracy which acknowledges the inescapable and essential antagonism in its workings by one of the foremost political theorists.