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Chapter 6: Taking Elitism Seriously: Democracy with Confucian Characteristics.

Authors :
Bell, Daniel A.
Source :
Beyond Liberal Democracy; 2006, p152-179, 28p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Chapter 6 of the book "Beyond Liberal Democracy: Political Thinking for an East Asian Context," by Daniel A. Bell, is presented. It explores the Confucian support of elite politics in East Asia and outlines an ideal that settles minimal democracy with elite politics. It highlights the suggestions for handling the conflicts and some reflections on the possibility and desirability of strong meritocratic rule.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780691123080
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Beyond Liberal Democracy
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
53529030