The Paradox of Deliberation: Jürgen Habermas and the Rational Approach to the Normative Theory of Democracy

Authors

Ian Clark R. Parcon, Ateneo de Davao University

Abstract

Jürgen Habermas anchors his theory of democracy on communicative rationality, which he translates into procedural rationality geared towards the attainment of consensus. In this study, I present his theory of democracy and discuss its limitations. I then argue that for a more comprehensive theory of democracy, the insights from other theories, specifically, the agonistic perspective of Chantal Mouffe, should be seriously taken into account.

Recommended Citation

Parcon, Ian Clark R. (2022) "The Paradox of Deliberation: Jürgen Habermas and the Rational Approach to the Normative Theory of Democracy," Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture: Vol. 26: No. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/budhi/vol26/iss2/2