Why democracies need the notion of a loyal opposition
Democracy is a battle of ideas, but one that depends on treating opponents as legitimate adversaries not treasonous enemies.
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Agora is the New Statesman’s philosophy column: a space for academics to address contemporary social, political and cultural issues from a philosophical point of view.
Democracy is a battle of ideas, but one that depends on treating opponents as legitimate adversaries not treasonous enemies.
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