Karl Popper’s Theory of Democracy and Majority Principle

Authors

  • Jorge Urdánoz Ganuza Universidad Pública de Navarra

Abstract

In this article I investigate Karl R. Popper’s theory of democracy from a critical point of view. Firstly, I review the foundation of his critique of the “theory of sovereignty” and, secondly, the paradoxical relation between Popper’s conception of democracy and the Principle of Majority. Finally, I discuss Popper’s radical criticism of proportional electoral systems.

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Published

2019-01-31

How to Cite

Urdánoz Ganuza, J. (2019). Karl Popper’s Theory of Democracy and Majority Principle. Dilemata, (29), 59–72. Retrieved from https://dilemata.net/revista/index.php/dilemata/article/view/412000271

Issue

No. 29 (2019): Popper and applied ethics

Section

Debate

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