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Abstract

The chapter delves into the complex interplay between history, democracy, and politics, critiquing dominant theories that aim to establish stable foundations. It introduces the work of Claude Lefort, whose phenomenological approach challenges the diplopic view of event and form, offering a nuanced understanding of democracy as a society of indeterminacy and groundlessness. Lefort's thought, deeply influenced by Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, argues for a political institution of the social that transcends simplistic dualities and embraces the complexity of political life. This chapter is a must-read for those seeking to rethink the meaning of modernity and democracy in a world often oversimplified by ideological lenses.

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Title
Introduction
Author
Mattia Di Pierro
Copyright Year
2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36378-8_1
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