Philosophy
Jacques Rancière
Democracy Reboot
Misconceptions about Democracy and How Modern Democracy Should Evolve
Lesson Plan
- Lesson Length : 7 Lessons ㆍ 1 hours 52 miutes
- Language : 한국어, English, 简体中文, Spanish, French, 日本語
Is it possible to realize the ideals of democracy?
The crises of democracy arise in every part of the modern world. Many say it is because the elected representatives represent not the people’s voices but the voices of the social and economic elites. Is there more to this issue that this simple explanation?
Rancière argues that in his initial discussions, we often have a vague understanding of democracy's generic traits. Shockingly, he concludes that achieving perfect democracy is inherently impossible due to the system's innate contradictions. However, he emphasizes the importance of understanding these contradictions to guide the future direction of democracy towards more actionable forms.
In the latter part, Rancière sheds light on the true value of democracy, exploring the history of political movements that have strived to realize democratic ideals. As he progresses, he discusses the challenges modern democracies face due to globalization and capitalism, suggesting that contemplating democracy's path with him can lead to improved political frameworks.
Full Bio
Jacques Rancière
- Professor at the University of Paris 8
- Author of The Ignorant Schoolmaster, Hatred of Democracy, Disagreement, and Proletarian Nights
Jacques Ranciere is a French philosopher and emeritus professor at the University of Paris 8, where he lectured on aesthetics and philosophy from 1969 to 2000. Ranciere rose to fame with Lire le Capital (Reading Capital), which he co-authored with his teacher Louis Althusser, among others. After witnessing the May 1968 student uprising in Paris, he parted with Althusser and came to develop his own theories on democracy.
He has focused on dissident voices thus far unobserved in the dominant discourse and has been actively engaged in academic activities to help them regain their voices. His other internationally-recognized works include Disagreement, The Ignorant Schoolmaster, and Proletarian Nights.
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