The path of liberal democracy

Author: Jiang Yihu
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Liberal democratic systems are a social system worthy of continuous interpretation, reflection, and improvement. This book approaches the topic from the perspective of political thought, analyzing the origins, development, and dilemmas of Western liberal democratic systems. The author argues that contemporary Western liberalism places excessive emphasis on individualism, universalism, and neutrality, leading to numerous deviations. Therefore, it is suggested that we make good use of other resources within the liberal tradition to develop a more socialized, particularized, and contextualized form of liberalism. In the context of democratic politics, the author also believes that representative systems have their limitations and must be supplemented by the spirit of participatory and deliberative democracy.