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deliberative politics

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Deliberative politics is an academic concept and field of study focusing on the role of reasoned public deliberation in shaping legitimate collective decisions and public opinion. It investigates processes where participants engage in open dialogue, offering and responding to arguments based on reasons, and giving mutual consideration to diverse perspectives, aiming to derive legitimacy from the quality of public reasoning rather than solely from voting or bargaining. Its significance lies in proposing a normative ideal for democratic governance and exploring its potential to improve decision quality and foster civic understanding through inclusive and reflective public discourse.

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JS

Australian National University

JG

Pennsylvania State University

JS

Stanford University

SN

Australian National University

CM

Australian National University

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University of Canberra

Canberra, Australia

Stanford University

Stanford, United States

Pennsylvania State University

State College, United States