Chapter 5. Preference, Rationality, and Democratic Theory
- Robert L. Simon
Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470756621.ch5
Copyright © 2002 Blackwell Publishers Ltd
Book Title
The Blackwell Guide to Social and Political Philosophy
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How to Cite
Cudd, A. E. (2008) Preference, Rationality, and Democratic Theory, in The Blackwell Guide to Social and Political Philosophy (ed R. L. Simon), Blackwell Publishers Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470756621.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631221265
Online ISBN: 9780470756621
- Summary
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Keywords:
- democratic theory;
- rationality;
- democracy;
- decision-making;
- equality
Summary
The prelims comprise:
Introduction
Structural Problems with Democracy as Mechanism of Social Choice
Reasons to Override Individual Preferences
Should Individual Preference Determine Social Decisions?
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography