A Pnyx of Research Fields. Multidisciplinarity about Sortition and Democracy
A Pnyx of Research Fields. Multidisciplinarity about Sortition and Democracy
Author(s): José Luis Bellón AguileraSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Political history, Government/Political systems, Comparative politics
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: multidisciplinarity; research; sortition; democracy;
Summary/Abstract: This article conveys the objectives and results of an international and multidisciplinary − or interdisciplinary − research project still in operation, until the end of 2018. Based in the University of Cádiz (Spain), this project deals with ancient, modern and contemporary discussions, representations and narratives of Democracy, focusing on the contrast and comparison between a democratic system based on sortition, namely − broadly speaking − selection by lot to public offices and representative democracy. The article discusses the relevance of the investigation, the applicability of the results and the real effects of the action research part. It also argues that − paradoxically − scientific autonomy is indispensable if that kind of research seeks to achieve tangible impact in society and its political fields. In short, this article asks about the inevitable fragility of the interaction between ethics, political commitment, and investigative objectiveness in humanities and social sciences.
Journal: Politeja - Pismo Wydziału Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
- Issue Year: 16/2019
- Issue No: 60
- Page Range: 9-21
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English