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The Idea of Political Representation and Its Paradoxes (Hardcover, New edition)
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The Idea of Political Representation and Its Paradoxes (Hardcover, New edition)
Series: Studies in Social Sciences, Philosophy and History of Ideas, 24
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If we want to understand the vicissitudes of modern democracy then,
argues the author, we need to analyse the ideas upon which
representative government is based rather than compare contemporary
conditions with the Greek ideal. These principal ideas have been
presented clearly in past centuries, when the relation between
democracy and representation was still a matter of political
judgement. The old masters of political thinking clarified the
functions of representation: legitimising power, creating
sovereignty but also setting its limits, and pursuing the common
good while still reflecting social diversity. Because institutions
of representation are expected to fulfil a variety of functions,
these institutions have in recent times come under attack for
standing in the way of radical programs for democratising
democracy. The author of this book reminds us that these functions
are necessary in every political order, whether democratic or not.
Instead of rejecting representation, political theorists should
focus on making government more accountable.
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