Before you can give an answer to the question above, written in the title, you have to define the term “democracy” in the all the details in which you will use this term during your following work.
In that way Ithe term “democracy” will be defined before working on the original question.
Although now one could say that you could easily work on your question is way too optimistic as there are a lot of other terms which will have to be defined clearly before working with them because otherwise there is no doubt that some major misreadings will or at least- to be optimistic- can occur.
These are the terms which one normally thinks of pretty clear when it comes to speaking in political terms- but are they really?
So, to make them clear there will very short definitions of these terms too and then the introduction part of this essay is done and from that point on it really works intensively on the question on what it does take us all to make the world safe for democracy- or is the world safe for democracy and we don’t have to do anything about it at all?
That is just another question coming directly into my mind when dealing with such a difficult question.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- What is democracy?
- The “major frame of democracy”
- The term “democracy”
- Human development
- More than one democracy
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to define the term "democracy" and explore the question of how we can make the world safe for democracy.
- Defining the term "democracy" and its core principles
- Exploring the relationship between democracy and human development
- Analyzing different theories and perspectives on democracy
- Examining the historical evolution of democratic concepts and practices
- Considering the role of civil and political rights in democracy
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- This chapter begins by acknowledging the difficulty in defining "democracy" due to its varying interpretations and implementations. It highlights the importance of establishing core principles and values that form the foundation of a democratic system.
- This section delves into the "major frame of democracy" by discussing the concept of polyarchies as systems with high levels of public contestation and citizen participation. It explores the potential for different forms of democracy based on the balance between inclusiveness and contestation.
- This chapter continues the examination of the term "democracy" by exploring its connection to human development. It highlights the role of empowering individuals through civil and political rights, emphasizing the importance of self-expression values in a democratic society.
- This section further explores the link between democracy and human development, recognizing the dynamic and evolving nature of democratic processes. It highlights the importance of understanding human development as a factor influencing the trajectory of democracy.
- This chapter acknowledges the existence of multiple theories of democracy, highlighting the historical evolution of democratic concepts and criteria. It delves into the etymology of the term "democracy" and explores different interpretations of its meaning.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this essay include democracy, human development, polyarchies, inclusiveness, public contestation, self-expression, civil and political rights, democratic theory, and the historical evolution of democratic ideas.
- Quote paper
- BA Henning Wirtz (Author), 2008, How can we make the world safe for democracy?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/91701
