The author presents a distinction between two conceptions of global democracy: a broad and a narrow one. The broad conception encompasses any theory that aims to establish a global order capable of safeguarding individual freedom and addressing global risks. Within this broad conception, global democracy is compatible with various approaches to determining which model of political power is legitimate under the existing conditions of global governance. By contrast, the narrow conception of global democracy entails a cosmopolitan and institutionally robust model. In light of this, the author contends that while the narrow conception of global democracy is the ideal, there are reasons to prioritize the broad conception as it offers the optimal approach in times of disagreement
Victoria Kristan, M. (2023). TWO CONCEPTIONS OF GLOBAL DEMOCRACY: THE OPTIMAL AND THE IDEAL. DIRITTO & QUESTIONI PUBBLICHE, XXIII, 97-111.
TWO CONCEPTIONS OF GLOBAL DEMOCRACY: THE OPTIMAL AND THE IDEAL
M. Victoria Kristan
2023
Abstract
The author presents a distinction between two conceptions of global democracy: a broad and a narrow one. The broad conception encompasses any theory that aims to establish a global order capable of safeguarding individual freedom and addressing global risks. Within this broad conception, global democracy is compatible with various approaches to determining which model of political power is legitimate under the existing conditions of global governance. By contrast, the narrow conception of global democracy entails a cosmopolitan and institutionally robust model. In light of this, the author contends that while the narrow conception of global democracy is the ideal, there are reasons to prioritize the broad conception as it offers the optimal approach in times of disagreementI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
