Is the participation argument self-defeating? |
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Authors: | Thomas Christiano |
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Institution: | (1) University of Arizona, 85721 Tucson, AZ, USA |
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Abstract: | Conclusion The incoherence argument does not work against the participationist defense of democracy. It remains to be seen whether the participationist argument is successful. In order to assess this argument we must determine the worth of the traits of character that are assumed to result from participation in democratic institutions and how their worth compares to that of other important aspects of political systems. Also, the factual claims asserted by the participationists must be assessed. It is these issues that must be addressed by advocates and opponents of the participation argument. |
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