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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?