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Full Idea
In contemporary political philosophy the view that democracy is best seen as 'government by discussion' has gained widespread support.
Gist of Idea
Democracy as 'government by discussion' now has wide support
Source
Amartya Sen (The Idea of Justice [2009], 15 'Content')
Book Ref
Sen, Amartya: 'The Idea of Justice' [Penguin 2010], p.324
A Reaction
The obvious worry about this is inefficiency in decision-making. Also the dominance of noisy stupidity. But citizens need to feel involved, and committed to the decisions.