Decoding the Writings on the Wall: Analyzing Democracy from a Historical Point of View

It is the purpose of historical research has been stressed explain specific situations of the past, not to find universal principles or predict the future. But even if history does not repeat itself, that does not mean the past cannot inspire decision makers in the present in dealing with the challe...

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Published in:Policy File 2018
Main Author: Schönpflug, Daniel
Format: Report
Language:English
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Bertelsmann Foundation
Democratization
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Summary:It is the purpose of historical research has been stressed explain specific situations of the past, not to find universal principles or predict the future. But even if history does not repeat itself, that does not mean the past cannot inspire decision makers in the present in dealing with the challenges of our time. Not being an expert on policy-making, I will try to formulate recommendations on a more general and reflective level, taking the pathologies of democracy into consideration.