Passions and Constraint on the Theory of Liberal Democracy
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
- Publish date: 04/01/1997
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In this collection of essays, Stephen Holmes challenges commonly held assumptions about liberal theory. By reconstructing liberalism's original historical context, Holmes demonstrates that its basic principles provide a plausible foundation for the development of democratic, regulatory, and redistributionist politics in the modern era.
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Holmes argues that the aspirations of liberal democracy -- including individual liberty, the equal dignity of citizens, and a tolerance for diversity -- are best understood in relation to two central themes of classical liberal theory: the psychological motivations of individuals and the necessary constraints on individual passions provided by institutions. Paradoxically, these institutional restraints enable, rather than limit, effective democracy.
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