Rousseau, Individuation Through Deliberation: Civic Asceticism, the True End of Democracy
Democracy is not simply the chaotic expression of a popular will. Its ultimate goal is individuation through deliberation, through constructive dissensus. Decision is a means that responsabilizes and empowers the citizen. Rousseau’s civic asceticism becomes the goal, democracy the path. #Democracy #Deliberation #Individuation #Rousseau #CivicAsceticism Democracy is often presented…