subota, 28.07.2007.
Demokratske Teorije
Mislim da sam u zadnjih nekoliko mjeseci više-manje uspješno objasnio glavne teorije demokracije; cilj mi je bio pružiti njihove osnovne karakteristike i najpoznatije prigovore, iako je jasno da nisam mogao obuhvatiti sve moguće varijacije i prigovore. Ovi su tekstovi inače spojeni i sad tvore skriptu iz kolegija "demokratske teorije" na Filozofskom fakultetu u Rijeci. Isto tako, moja je interpretacija teksta "The problem of intergenerational sovereignty" M. Otsuke izložena na ovogodišnjem simpoziju Contemporary Philosophical Issues (Rijeka, svibanj 2007.), kamo su pruženi neki korisni uvidi koje ću razraditi i dodati kasnije.
Pošto ću se sad okrenuti etici i epistemologiji (meni sigurno najzanimljivijim granama filozofije), dat ću jako kratak osvrt na ovu cjelinu i postavit se negdje u sustavu, mislim da bi bio red da napišem koju teoriju i u kojem obliku zastupam.
U predgovoru sam opisao glavne pozitivne i negativne strane demokracije, da se nepotrebno ne ponavljam samo ću citirati poznatu rečenicu koju je Winston Churchill rekao pred engleskim parlamentom 1947. godine, i koja generalno predstavlja i moj stav po ovom pitanju: "Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."
Osobno, najskloniji sam liberalnoj teoriji demokracije, samo što bi u nju ukomponirao i neke elemente socijal-demokracije, te isto tako neke ideje deliberativne demokracije, koje bi joj pomogle da se obrani protiv prigovora Otsuke i drugih.
E da, našao sam na forumu i jedan veoma jednostavan a opet zanimljiv test političkog opredjeljenja, 10 pitanja dosta dobro pogađa stvar i ako ste pročitali većinu do sad napisanog trebali bi odmah znat koja bi strana dala koji odgovor. Simpatična stvar za kraj, ja sam crvena točkica... :)
Liberals usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy. They generally support a government-funded "safety net" to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations, defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.
Conservatives tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates "traditional values." They oppose excessive government control of business, while endorsing government action to defend morality and the traditional family structure. Conservatives usually support a strong military, oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free-market economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.
Libertarians support maximum liberty in both personal and economic matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence. Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil liberties.
Centrists espouse a "middle ground" regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.
Statists want government to have a great deal of power over the economy and individual behavior. They frequently doubt whether economic liberty and individual freedom are practical options in today's world. Statists tend to distrust the free market, support high taxes and centralized planning of the economy, oppose diverse lifestyles, and question the importance of civil liberties.
-> Demokratske Teorije
| 0. Predgovor 1. Schumpeterova teorija 2. Populistčka teorija 3. Liberalna teorija 4. Participativna teorija 5. Socijalna teorija 6. Deliberativna teorija 7. Problemi demokracije |
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