
Pete Reads Ryszard Legutko's 'Demon in Democracy' Part 3
The Pete Quiñones Show
The Paradoxes of Democracy
This chapter critically examines the concept of a liberal utopia through the lens of historical and philosophical perspectives on democracy. It discusses the skepticism of ancient thinkers and the founding fathers regarding democratic governance, ultimately questioning the assumption that increasing democracy can resolve its inherent flaws. Highlighting the contradictions and challenges of the liberal democratic framework, the chapter argues against the naive belief that enhancing a flawed system can lead to improvement.
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