The Incompatibility of Populism and Liberal Democracy
Words: 702 Pages: 2 5935Introduction Despite this shared foundation, their conceptualizations of “the people” diverge significantly, leading to conflicting interpretations of what democracy should entail. This divergence challenges the notion that populism could serve as a beneficial force for the democratic populace. The Threat of Populism While populism can highlight the shortcomings or failures within liberal democratic systems, it does not possess the capacity to rectify these issues. Rather, populism is often perceived as a fundamental threat to liberal democracy, necessitating proactive measures to […]
