Liberalism and Democracy

ancient antithetical argued argument autocratic Bentham Cavour century citizens classic liberal collective decisions conception conflict constitutional contract theory counterposed cratic critique Croce Declaration demands demo democ Democracy in America democratic government democratic regimes dependent despotism doctrine of natural economic liberty egalitarian Einaudi elected exercise of power form of government freedom gradual guarantee historical Humboldt Ibid idea individual liberty institution interests Italian Italy J.S. Mill juridical Kant latter liberal democracy liberal doctrine liberal thought liberalism and democracy liberalism and socialism limits majority Mazzini means Mill minimal moral movement nation natural rights negative liberty neo-liberal Nozick opposed opposition between liberalism organicism participation particular political power popular sovereignty possible principle procedures progress protection public power racy realization regarded relation between liberalism representative democracy revolution rights to liberty rights-based Sanctis sense social democracy society sovereign starting-point term Tocqueville tyranny universal suffrage utilitarianism utility vote