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Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson

Did Madison Foresee the Demise of Democracy? (Federalist 10, Part 3)

Mar 29, 2025
29:04

Madison devoted the majority of Federalist paper #10 to the dangers of a violent majority faction and corrupt demagogues. In this part of the paper, we see Madison hoping that a large republic will prevent such a faction from existing, or if it exists, will blunt its ability to tyrannize over the rest of the citizens.

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