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Agonistic Pluralism vs. Deliberative Democracy in Conflict Resolution
Quick fact
Chantal Mouffe, a leading agonistic theorist, argues that the deliberative ideal of rational consensus is not only unattainable but also dangerous, because it suppresses legitimate dissent and can fuel extremism.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a town hall where citizens are deeply divided over a new policy. Should they keep talking until they agree, or is some conflict actually essential for democracy?