Philosophy
Agonistic Pluralism and Democratic Contestation
Quick fact
Agonistic pluralism, championed by Chantal Mouffe, argues that the goal of democracy is not to eliminate conflict but to transform it from a potentially violent 'us vs. them' (antagonism) into a productive symbolic battle among 'adversaries' (agonism).
Why this is interesting
Why do we often think that conflict is a sign of democratic failure? What if conflict is actually the engine that keeps democracy alive?