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category: Political Science
published: Aug 2000
ISBN:9780774808019
publisher: UBC Press

Democracy

A History of Ideas

by Boris DeWiel

tagged: democracy, history & theory, political
Description

What is democracy? Is it the movement toward united self-government in which equality is our highest value? Or is it about preserving the freedom of individuals? In Democracy: A History of Ideas, Boris DeWiel argues that neither of these popular definitions is correct. Inspired by Isaiah Berlin, he describes democracy as a contest of values. Equality and liberty, like justice and fairness, are among our ultimate ideals, but no single value is supreme. Because they conflict with each other, democracy is an endless battle of true yet contrary ideals.

About the Author

Boris DeWiel

Contributor Notes

Boris DeWiel teaches in the Department of Political Science at the University of Northern British Columbia.

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