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Lecture course
"Normative issues of the democratic theory"

The course is an introduction to contemporary democratic theory. The main normative aspects of democratic theory are considered. In particular, the main models (concepts) of democracy that became widespread in the period after World War II are analyzed. Arguments for and against democracy are made. The role of elections and referendums in democracy is revealed. Main electoral systems are philosophically comprehended. At the end of the course, the actual problems of democracy associated with globalization, the development of technology, and the surge of populism are considered.

Lecture 1. Democratic elitism

Lecture 2. Participatory Democracy

Lecture 3. Deliberative Democracy

Lecture 4. Agonistic Democracy

Lecture 5. Democracy vs. Elitism

Lecture 6. Democracy and Justice

Lecture 7. Democracy and Elections

Lecture 8. Direct Democracy

Lecture 9. Majority Rule and Electoral Systems

Lecture 10. Democracy and Globalization

Lecture 11. Democracy and Technology

Lecture 12. Democracy and populism

Lecture 13. Democracy and Republicanism

Lecture 14. Epistemic Theory of Democracy

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