The Theory of Democratic Antinomies and the Identification of Value Trade-Offs in Political Practice

摘要: In theory, the idea of democracy consists several insoluble contradictions, aporias, and conflicts. practice, demands an effective balancing its essentially opposing principles values in order to preserve authentic character as well avoid inherent self-destructive tendencies. this regard, concept value trade-offs promises a heuristic tool grasp both analytical normative impact political theory which takes complexity seriously. Proceeding from this, contribution will demonstrate what extent conceptualisation democratic antinomies notion can be seen kind communicating vessel. The article’s general argument is that defined by are irreducible therefore require practice. Moreover, it discuss three relevant issue areas suggest approach’s empirical relevance prove existence operating benchmark for legitimacy consolidation processes on one hand but also their shortcomings risks other. Correspondingly, article concerns antinomic relationships between freedom security, economic growth sustainability, finally, populism underpin perception success institutions first foremost depends balance necessarily conflicting democracy.