We will start out by reading and discussing early theories of democracy
from the history of political ideas and then turn towards contemporary
conceptions of democracy. We will get to know, compare and reflect on
the different strands of contemporary democratic theory - liberal,
deliberative, republican and radical. We will discuss forms of
representative and participatory democracy as well as questions of
inclusion and exclusion and the boundaries of democracy and democratic
theory. Thus, after getting to know basic conceptions of democracy, we
will discuss current theoretical and political challenges to democracy
in and beyond the state, in Europe and beyond.
- Dozent/in: Anna Christine Meine