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Legitimate Opposition
Book • 2022
Alexander Kirshner's "Legitimate Opposition" explores the vital role of dissent and opposition in a healthy democracy.
The book argues that the ability to express opposition is not merely instrumental in improving governance but is a fundamental aspect of individual agency and freedom.
Kirshner challenges conventional views on the relationship between opposition and democratic stability, demonstrating how robust mechanisms for expressing dissent are essential for a functioning democracy.
The book's analysis transcends ideological boundaries, offering valuable insights for scholars and policymakers alike.
It provides a compelling case for protecting and promoting the right to dissent as a cornerstone of democratic societies.
The book argues that the ability to express opposition is not merely instrumental in improving governance but is a fundamental aspect of individual agency and freedom.
Kirshner challenges conventional views on the relationship between opposition and democratic stability, demonstrating how robust mechanisms for expressing dissent are essential for a functioning democracy.
The book's analysis transcends ideological boundaries, offering valuable insights for scholars and policymakers alike.
It provides a compelling case for protecting and promoting the right to dissent as a cornerstone of democratic societies.
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Mike Munger for its insights on the importance of expressing opposition in a democracy.
Mike Munger for its insights on the importance of expressing opposition in a democracy.
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