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Democracy Where and Where Not

Christopher B. Gray

Abstract

Problem statement: Democracy is assumed to be the best mode of governance for every group. This assumption is put in question by making the following observations. Democracy is governance in view of equality. Governance is an activity in groups or institutions. Conclusion/Recommendations: Institutions function for ends or intentions. The only group with equality as its primary intent is state. The result is that democracy is required for governance in view of equality only in the state.

Journal of Social Sciences
Volume 7 No. 2, 2011, 284-289

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2011.284.289

Submitted On: 22 July 2010 Published On: 4 May 2011

How to Cite: Gray, C. B. (2011). Democracy Where and Where Not. Journal of Social Sciences, 7(2), 284-289. https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2011.284.289

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Keywords

  • Principled democracy
  • educational activity
  • tyrannical bliss
  • civil society
  • civic nationalism
  • experiential commonplace