Politics & Government
Agonistic Pluralism and the Limits of Deliberative Democracy
Quick fact
Political theorist Chantal Mouffe argues that the democratic ideal of rational consensus is not only unattainable but dangerous, because it suppresses legitimate dissent and can fuel extremism.
Why this is interesting
We often assume that good democracy means finding common ground. But what if conflict isn't a bug of democracy, but its lifeblood?