The Moral Limits of Democracy | Part of the 'Democracy At A Crossroads' Public Autumn Series 2024, being organised by the School of Social Sciences & Philosophy.
What does the term "democracy" mean today? It is traditionally understood as "majority rule," but now includes concepts like social equality, freedom of speech, rights, civil liberties, and the politics of persuasion.
This raises the question of whether there are justified exceptions to our respecting majority decisions: a question that is of special interest in a political climate where “populism” is typically used as a term of disapproval.
Join philosophers from Trinity College Dublin for a thought-provoking discussion on the true meaning of democracy.
This event is one of four panel discussions, taking place as part of the Democracy At A Crossroads Public Autumn Series 2024, organised by the School of Social Sciences & Philosophy. Learn more >>