Today, liberalism and democracy are often conflated, which is a reason why the concept “illiberal democracy” can seem so confusing. In fact, history shows that liberalism and democracy have often been in tension. Can we come to some kind of conclusion about the relationship between these two traditions? What makes a democracy illiberal and could it be that liberalism is essentially undemocratic? Finally, is America a “liberal democracy”?
Panelists: Ira Katznelson, Michael Kazin, James Kloppenberg, Nadia Urbinati
Moderators: Jim Miller and Helena Rosenblatt
This panel was part of the conference The Many Faces of Liberalism on October 2, 2018. Sponsored by the Advanced Research Collaborative; presented with The New School; co-sponsored by The Graduate Center’s Ph.D. Programs in History, Political Science, and Comparative Literature.
Part of The Promise and Perils of Democracy Series: Democracy is under threat. Around the world, we see the rise of anti-democratic movements, leaders, and policies. To address this crisis and explore possible solutions, The Graduate Center will dedicate two years of public programming and scholarship to understanding the present state and future of democracy.
For more information about public programs at The Graduate Center, visit: [ Ссылка ]
Ещё видео!