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Are we in the midst of a democracy crisis?

Anthony C. Grayling's new book 'The Good State: On the Principles of Democracy' acts as a "rescue...

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14.22 25 Feb 2020


Are we in the midst of a democracy crisis?


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14.22 25 Feb 2020


Anthony C. Grayling's new book 'The Good State: On the Principles of Democracy' acts as a "rescue guide to democracy". The noted philosopher delves into the importance of electoral representation, lowering the voting age, addressing populism and tweakng a system that should work.


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