An epistemic theory of democracy
Robert E. Goodin and Kai Spiekermann.
Bok Engelsk 2018
| Omfang | xxiv, 442 pages : : illustrations ;
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| Opplysninger | Introduction -- Part I. The Condorcet Jury Theorem -- The classic framework -- Extensions -- Limitations -- Independence revisited -- Part II. Epistemic enhancement -- Improve individual competence -- Diversity -- Division of epistemic labour -- Discussion and deliberation -- Part III. Political practices -- Respecting tradition -- Following leaders -- Taking cues -- Pluralism: differing values and priorities -- Factionalism: differing interests -- Part IV. Structures of government -- Epistocracy or democracy -- Direct versus representative democracy -- Institutional hindrances to epistemic success -- Institutional aids to epistemic success -- Part V. Conclusions -- The relation between truth and politics, once again -- Headline findings, central implications -- Epilogue: what about Trump and Brexit?. - This book examines the Condorcet Jury Theorem and how its assumptions can be applicable to the real world. It will use the theorem to assess various familiar political practices and alternative institutional arrangements, revealing how best to take advantage of the truth-tracking potential of majoritarian democracy.
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| ISBN | 0198823452. - 9780198823452
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