The Dialogue of Justice: Toward a Self-Reflective Society - Softcover

James Fishkin offers a theory of liberal democracy based on a self-reflective society---a political culture in which citizens are able to decide their own fate through unconstrained dialogue. The practical applications of his theory---which include deliberative opinion polls that would allow ordinary citizens to explore issues directly with candidates before election, and vouchers that would allow them to organize representaton for their interests---would lead to a more participatory democracy that would in turn provide the key to issues of political legitimacy and social justice.

James Fishkin offers a theory of liberal democracy based on a self-reflective society-a political culture in which citizens are able to decide their own fate through unconstrained dialogue. Which include deliberative opinion polls that would allow ordinary citizens to explore issues directly with candidates before elections, and vouchers that would allow them to organize representation for their interests-would lead to a more participatory democracy that would in turn provide the key to issues of political legitimacy and social justice.