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What form of democracy works best?

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A.C. Grayling, an English philosopher and author of many books, has written a new book entitled The Good State. On the Principles of Democracy . In the book he deals in a clear and convincing way with essential questions about democracy, such as:  What exactly does democracy mean?  What are the essential principles underlying an effective democracy?  What is the purpose of governance in a democracy?  How can democracy best be protected against undermining forces from outside and within?  Who should have the right to vote and who should not?  Read more about the book below and why I think it is important.