Agonism and Antagonism: Past and Future Possibilites of Radical Democracy

Though radical democratic theory has become a mainstay in progressive political thought, it is clear that more work needs to be done in terms of establishing the empirical bases for its appearance and continuation. As such, through a comparative investigation and analysis of historical episodes of political contestation that reflect those encouraged by radical democratic theorists such as Chantal Mouffe, William Connolly, Bonnie Honig, and Jacques Rancière, this works looks to establish the circumstances in which such episodes are able to take an agonistic form. In establishing them and in analyzing their impact on the authors’ vision, suggestions for theoretical amendments are put forth for the purposes of strengthening the radical democratic project.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science

Grantor dc:publisher

Carleton University

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Matijasevich, David

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 2015 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

10.22215/etd/2015-11098

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:carleton.scholaris.ca:20.500.14718/32676