On meaning and import of deliberation in democratic theory

pages: 172-186

Abstract

This paper aims to clarify the meaning and importance of deliberation in theory of democracy. In particular, it will examine two meanings of deliberation, i.e. deliberation as discussion, and deliberation as reflective rationality. The author maintains that both meanings are of great importance for the theorist of democracy interested in solving the paradoxes of voting-based theories. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 43007] Keywords: democracy, deliberation, voting, public debate, collective decision-making