Community and Democracy in South Africa: Liberal Versus Communitarian Perspectives

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Focusing on South Africa's journey toward a multi-party democratic system, the book explores the interplay of liberal and communitarian democratic ideals in a post-colonial context. It addresses the challenges of majority rule, equality of opportunity, and rights, highlighting the contradictions faced in achieving true democracy. The author advocates for a deliberative democracy model that emphasizes rational discourse and civic engagement, aiming to foster a citizenship that values care, reasoning, and just political dialogue among citizens.