PHIL 2120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Deliberative Democracy, Walmart
18 Sep 2013
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How we supplement of theories of justice is an idea of citizenship theory. Qua- distinguish what each of us inherit (in the role of) ie acting in the role of a daughter you are late for dinner, but guest are on time. We shop in wal-mart because as consumers we want a cheap deal: what sorts of virtues and practice are required to be democratic citizens? (what makes a good citizen good) Obey the laws that society has said is right. Be active in choosing a political party. Political virtues: capacity to discern and respect rights of others. Public reasonableness- the idea that citizens must give a public defense of their views, be they religious, cultural etc. Citizens meet in public places and forums and debate the reason for the claims that we make. New picture of citizens, not as self-interested, but as mutually interested. February 27th: civic republicanism: aristotelian view. (it dates back that far)
