Abstract of "Democracy and Disagreement: Why Moral Conflict Cannot be Avoided in Politics, and What Should be Done About It, Reprint Edition" by Gutmann, Amy and Dennis Thompson

Conflict Consortium Abstract

This book explores contemporary theories of "deliberative democracy" and describes deliberative dialogue as an effective means for arriving at agreement. The core idea is that when individuals disagree morally, they should continue to reason together to reach mutually acceptable decisions. The authors maintain that deliberation should be part of political life both throughout government and in broader public life.