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Democracy And Disagreement
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The Din And Deadlock Of Public Life In Americawhere Insults Are Traded, Slogans Proclaimed, And Selfserving Deals Made And Unmadereveal The Deep Disagreement That Pervades Our Democracy. The Disagreement Is Not Only Political But Also Moral, As Citizens And Their Representatives Increasingly Take Extreme And Intransigent Positions. A Better Kind Of Public Discussion Is Needed, And Amy Gutmann And Dennis Thompson Provide An Eloquent Argument For Deliberative Democracy Today. They Develop A Principled Framework For Opponents To Come Together On Moral And Political Issues. Gutmann And Thompson Show How A Deliberative Democracy Can Address Some Of Our Most Difficult Controversiesfrom Abortion And Affirmative Action To Health Care And Welfareand Can Allow Diverse Groups Separated By Class, Race, Religion, And Gender To Reason Together. Their Work Goes Beyond That Of Most Political Theorists And Social Scientists By Exploring Both The Principles For Reasonable Argument And Their Application To Actual Cases. Not Only Do The Authors Suggest How Deliberative Democracy Can Work, They Also Show Why Improving Our Collective Capacity For Moral Argument Is Better Than Referring All Disagreements To Procedural Politics Or Judicial Institutions. Democracy And Disagreement Presents A Compelling Approach To How We Might Resolve Some Of Our Most Trying Moral Disagreements And Live With Those That Will Inevitably Persist, On Terms That All Of Us Can Respect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Democracy and Disagreement'? A: The book explores the deep moral and political disagreements in American democracy and advocates for a 'deliberative democracy' approach to resolve these conflicts.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Democracy and Disagreement'? A: The book is authored by Amy Gutmann and Dennis Thompson, who provide insights into improving public discourse.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book addresses various controversial issues such as abortion, affirmative action, health care, and welfare, emphasizing the need for reasoned public discussion.
- Q: What is meant by 'deliberative democracy' in the book? A: 'Deliberative democracy' refers to a framework where citizens and their representatives engage in reasoned discussions to resolve moral and political disagreements.
- Q: What is the condition of this used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show some signs of wear but remains readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Democracy and Disagreement' have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: When was 'Democracy and Disagreement' published? A: The book was published on January 21, 1998.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Democracy and Disagreement' is a paperback.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Democracy and Disagreement'? A: Key features include its exploration of moral argument, application to real cases, and a principled framework for engaging in public discourse.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Democracy and Disagreement' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in political theory, ethics, and public policy.