Democracy as Organic Unity

Democracy serves as a vital tool for social unification, fundamentally linking individuals and society in an ethical obligation to maintain it. John Dewey critiqued individualism, asserting that people exist in intrinsic relations with each other, forming a cohesive social organism. The state reflects this unity of purpose and interest, demonstrating that true democracy empowers individuals to actively contribute to society. In this model, individuals and society are intertwined, each enriching the other through engagement. This perspective shifts the view from a mere system of governance to an ethical community of citizens, recognizing the collective responsibility for social cohesion.