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A much-anticipated guide to saving democracy, from one of our most essential political thinkers Today, democracy appears to be the only game in town. No other system of governance attracts loyalty and support on such a large scale. And yet democracy is also in crisis, with the rise of illiberal leaders and political discontent across the West. If democracy is a game, we seem less and less sure what its rules and intended results are supposed to be. In his previous book, What Is Populism?, Jan-Werner Müller offered an authoritative diagnosis of populist rulers and movements around the world and the threat they pose. It was hailed as "the most essential work to comprehend Trump''s appeal" by The Washington Post and as "essential reading" by The Guardian. In Democracy Rules, Müller offers a blueprint for how democracies can survive and flourish, even in trying times. In a series of elegant essays, Müller shows that today''s "democracy defense industry" is badly misguided-fears of the return of fascism and other totalitarian ideologies are exaggerated, the idea that we live in a "post-truth" era is wrong, and "polarization" is not a useful way to describe our political ills. Instead, Müller sweeps away common myths in order to reconsider democracy''s first principles, above all the "institutionalized uncertainty" that allows democracies to balance conflict and cooperation and function effectively without suppressing disagreement. The breakdown of the social contract between elites and other citizens poses a great challenge. So too does the transformation of political institutions and the media by technology. But that does not mean democracy is obsolete or impossible. Taking on many of the most difficult questions we face, Democracy Rules is a vital rethinking of what democracy can mean in an age of big data, curated news feeds, collapsing parties, and social alienation.

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A much-anticipated guide to saving democracy, from one of our most essential political thinkersToday, democracy appears to be the only game in town. No other system of governance attracts loyalty and support on such a large scale. And yet democracy is also in crisis, with the rise of illiberal leaders and political discontent across the West. If democracy is a game, we seem less and less sure what its rules and intended results are supposed to be.In his previous book, What Is Populism?, Jan-Werner Müller offered an authoritative diagnosis of populist rulers and movements around the world and the threat they pose. It was hailed as “the most essential work to comprehend Trump’s appeal” by The Washington Post and as “essential reading” by The Guardian. In Democracy Rules, Müller offers a blueprint for how democracies can survive and flourish, even in trying times. In a series of elegant essays, Müller shows that today’s “democracy defense industry” is badly misguided—fears of the return of fascism and other totalitarian ideologies are exaggerated, the idea that we live in a “post-truth” era is wrong, and “polarization” is not a useful way to describe our political ills.Instead, Müller sweeps away common myths in order to reconsider democracy’s first principles, above all the “institutionalized uncertainty” that allows democracies to balance conflict and cooperation and function effectively without suppressing disagreement. The breakdown of the social contract between elites and other citizens poses a great challenge. So too does the transformation of political institutions and the media by technology. But that does not mean democracy is obsolete or impossible. Taking on many of the most difficult questions we face, Democracy Rules is a vital rethinking of what democracy can mean in an age of big data, curated news feeds, collapsing parties, and social alienation.

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A much-anticipated guide to saving democracy, from one of our most essential political thinkers.Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely translated and acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics in Democracy Rules. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded not just on liberty and equality, but also on uncertainty. The latter will sound unattractive at a time when the pandemic has created unbearable uncertainty for so many. But it is crucial for ensuring democracy’s dynamic and creative character, which remains one of its signal advantages over authoritarian alternatives that seek to render politics (and individual citizens) completely predictable. Müller shows that we need to re-invigorate the intermediary institutions that have been deemed essential for democracy’s success ever since the nineteenth century: political parties and free media. Contrary to conventional wisdom, these are not spent forces in a supposed age of post-party populist leadership and post-truth. Müller suggests concretely how democracy’s critical infrastructure of intermediary institutions could be renovated, re-empowering citizens while also preserving a place for professionals such as journalists and judges. These institutions are also indispensable for negotiating a democratic social contract that reverses the secession of plutocrats and the poorest from a common political world.

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Brought to you by Penguin. One of our most essential political thinkers offers a vital account of democracy in the twenty-first century Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring democracy's dynamic and creative character. Authoritarians, as well as Big Tech, seek to render politics (and individual citizens) predictable; democracy holds open the possibility that new ideas, movements and identities can be created. Acknowledging fully the dangers posed by populism, by kleptocratic autocracies like Russia's and by the digital authoritarianism of Xi, Müller also challenges the assumptions made by many liberals defending democracy in recent years. He shows how the secession of plutocratic elites in the West has undermined much of democracy's promise. In response, we need to re-invigorate our institutions, especially political parties and professional media, but also make it easier for citizens to mobilize. Taking on many of the most difficult political questions we face, this book is a vital rethinking of what democracy is, and how we can reinvent our social contract. © Jan-Werner Müller 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021, Brought to you by Penguin. One of our most essential political thinkers offers a vital account of democracy in the twenty-first century Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring democracy's dynamic and creative character. Authoritarians, as well as Big Tech, seek to render politics (and individual citizens) predictable; democracy holds open the possibility that new ideas, movements and identities can be created. Acknowledging fully the dangers posed by populism, by kleptocratic autocracies like Russia's and by the digital authoritarianism of Xi, Müller also challenges the assumptions made by many liberals defending democracy in recent years. He shows how the secession of plutocratic elites in the West has undermined much of democracy's promise. In response, we need to re-invigorate our institutions, especially political parties and professional media, but also make it easier for citizens to mobilize. Taking on many of the most difficult political questions we face, this book is a vital rethinking of what democracy is, and how we can reinvent our social contract. © Jan-Werner Müller 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021 Inhoud:Taal: Engels;Bindwijze: Luisterboek;Verschijningsdatum: juli 2021;Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen:Auteur(s): Jan-Werner Müller;Uitgever: Allen Lane; EAN: Overige kenmerken:Studieboek: Ja; Engels | Luisterboek | 9780241535691.