Liberal Democracy is not Democracy: Neoclassicism Politics Perspectives

Abstract

Much work has been done to lucubrate divergence between democracy and liberal democracy. Despite this, scholarships have failed to convey that these are two distinct ideologies. This paper challenge the fundamental proposition that, democracy is synonymous to liberal democracy. The work delves into individualism, rights, media, and protection of minorities. This paper thereby, explore the differences between the two concepts, first, in principles, and second, in practice. Empirical examples provided offer a posteriori aid to enforce assertions that democracy, when infused with liberal tenets, forms a novel governance system - liberal democracy.