Capitalist limits to liberal democracy: A response to John A. Berteaux
Article Abstract:
A writer agrees with John A. Berteaux that correctly identifies the limits of liberal democratic ideals in overcoming global inequality as these ideas are imposed by the US policymakers. He further argues that if global inequality were ever to be overcome it would be through building a transnational social movement of movement from below that would put liberal democratic ideals into practice by confronting the contradictions of global capitalism.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2005
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Reply to Ted Stolze
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A writer responds to Ted Stolze, who endorses his effort to challenge the arrogance and pretensions of the US policymakers but argues that he has mistaken on the fundamental obstacles to realize the liberal democratic ideals in developing world. The writer argues that without an accurate view of one selves one do not possess the legitimacy or moral authority to impose the ideas and values on the world.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2005
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What are the limits of liberal democratic ideals in relation to overcoming global inequality and injustice?
Article Abstract:
Equality and justice are promoted by imposing liberal democratic ideas on underdeveloped nations is argued. The possibilities of exclusion of others, requires taking a critical stance towards those who justify imposing liberal democratic values on underdeveloped nations.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2005
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