Political Liberalism, Group Rights, and the Politics of Fear and Trust
Political Liberalism, Group Rights, and the Politics of Fear and Trust
Author(s): Claus OffeSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Fakultet političkih znanosti u Zagrebu
Keywords: democracy; liberalism; democratisation; new democracies; group rights; political community; nationalism; federalism;
Summary/Abstract: This article discusses some of the peculiarities of the “fourth” wave of new democracies, those having emerged in Central East Europe. It also focuses on the “fourth” family of democratic rights which are being demanded not just in this but many other democratic regions; the demand for “group” rights, in addition to civil, democratic, and social rights. The argument explores some of the promises and limitations of “federalist” solutions to the problem of political community.
Journal: Politička Misao
- Issue Year: XXXIX/2002
- Issue No: 05
- Page Range: 26-36
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English