A Democratic Theory of Life

IF 0.6 3区哲学 Q4 SOCIOLOGY

THEORIA Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.3167/th.2023.7017601

Hans Asenbaum, Reece Chenault, Christopher Harris, Akram Hassan, Curtis Hierro, Stephen Houldsworth, Brandon Mack, Shauntrice Martin, Chivona Newsome, Kayla Reed, Tony Rice, Shevone Torres, Terry J. Wilson II

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Abstract

Abstract In response to its current crisis, scholars call for the revitalisation of democracy through democratic innovations. While they make ample use of life metaphors describing democracy as a living organism, no comprehensive understanding of ‘life’ has been established within democratic theory. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement articulates the urgency of refocusing on life and its meaning through radical democratic practice. This article employs a grounded theory approach, enriched with participatory methods, to develop a radical democratic concept of life in conversation with BLM. It conceptualises life as the existence of a perspective that constantly transforms through its fundamental interconnectedness. Building on this concept, the article outlines four principles of a living democracy that go beyond the revitalisation discourse. A living democracy (1) safeguards the existence of all humans and nonhumans, (2) nurtures a diversity of perspectives, (3) fosters social and planetary connectivity, and (4) enables self- and collective transformation.

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民主的生活理论

为了应对当前的危机，学者们呼吁通过民主创新来振兴民主。虽然他们大量使用生命隐喻将民主描述为一个有生命的有机体，但在民主理论中没有建立对“生命”的全面理解。黑人的命也是命(BLM)运动阐明了通过激进的民主实践重新关注生命及其意义的紧迫性。本文采用一种扎根的理论方法，丰富了参与式方法，在与BLM的对话中发展出一种激进的民主生活概念。它将生活概念化为一种视角的存在，这种视角通过其基本的相互联系不断变化。基于这一概念，本文概述了超越复兴话语的四个活生生的民主原则。一个活生生的民主(1)保障所有人类和非人类的生存，(2)培养观点的多样性，(3)促进社会和地球的联系，(4)使自我和集体转变成为可能。

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THEORIA SOCIOLOGY-

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0.60

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24 weeks

期刊介绍： Since its foundation in 1935, Theoria publishes research in all areas of philosophy. Theoria is committed to precision and clarity in philosophical discussions, and encourages cooperation between philosophy and other disciplines. The journal is not affiliated with any particular school or faction. Instead, it promotes dialogues between different philosophical viewpoints. Theoria is peer-reviewed. It publishes articles, reviews, and shorter notes and discussions. Short discussion notes on recent articles in Theoria are welcome.