Single Idea 22256

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism]

Full Idea

By opting for representative rather than direct democracy, capitalism is said to preclude political community, for which the citizens of a state must possess a common will, which needs their direct participation in decisions.

Gist of Idea

Capitalism prefers representative democracy, which avoids community decision-making

Source

David Conway (Capitalism and Community [1996], V)

Book Reference

'The Communitarian Challenge to Liberalism', ed/tr. Paul,E., Miller,F. /Paul,J. [CUP 1996], p.149


A Reaction

Conway does not accept this claim. I'm beginning to wonder whether the famous British electoral system is actually a capitalist conspiracy against the people.

Related Ideas

Idea 22255 Capitalism breaks up extended families, and must then provide welfare for the lonely people [Conway,D]

Idea 7251 The English are actually slaves in between elections [Rousseau]

Idea 22257 Capitalism is anti-community, by only valuing individuals, and breaking up families [Conway,D]