Democracy Rules av Jan-Werner Muller

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<p><b>''Lively. . . This is one of those rare books about a pressing subject that reads less like a forced march than an inviting stroll . . . A book that encourages thinking, observation and discernment'' <i>New York Times</i></b><br><br><b>One of our most essential political thinkers offers a vital account of democracy in the twenty-first century</b><br><br>Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner M¿ller, author of the widely acclaimed <i>What Is Populism?</i>, takes us back to basics. <br><br>In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring democracy''s dynamic and creative character. Authoritarians, as well as Big Tech, seek to render politics (and individual citizens) predictable; democracy holds open the possibility that new ideas, movements and identities can be create