I’m not 100% sure about that, but I was more interested in the intrinsic correlation between democracy and Liberalism.
I just can’t imagine a democracy that isn’t liberal, because all the basic elements of a democracy crumble soon after. Unless, well, you consider ancient Athens’ Democracy to be an actual democracy.
I mean I guess you could have a socialist or feudal democracy, but the problem begins with those when you think about what happens with political dissidents
Humanity is flawed, so any of our constructions will be. But democracy is better than any alternative.
I’m not 100% sure about that, but I was more interested in the intrinsic correlation between democracy and Liberalism.
I just can’t imagine a democracy that isn’t liberal, because all the basic elements of a democracy crumble soon after. Unless, well, you consider ancient Athens’ Democracy to be an actual democracy.
I mean I guess you could have a socialist or feudal democracy, but the problem begins with those when you think about what happens with political dissidents