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121 | Cornel West on What Democracy Is and Should Be

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring the Ideal and Reality of Democracy

This chapter examines the complex interplay between historical ideals of democracy and the realities of their era, using key documents such as the Declaration of Independence as a focal point. It underscores the necessity of critical questioning and conscious evaluation of societal and natural circumstances to drive understanding and progress.

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