The Social Life of Democracy

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By Sundar Sarukkai

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The Social Life of Democracy by Sundar Sarukkai explores democracy as more than a system of government, presenting it as a lived social practice integral to daily life. Drawing inspiration from B. R. Ambedkar, the book addresses contemporary democratic crises and polarisation by arguing that democracy should permeate our homes, workplaces, and social institutions. Sarukkai critically examines the conceptual and practical barriers to this vision and discusses the ethical foundations of democratic engagement, highlighting the roles of truth, freedom, and choice beyond electoral politics.
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This thought-provoking work is ideal for readers interested in politics, philosophy, and social theory, especially those seeking fresh perspectives on democracy's role in everyday life beyond conventional political frameworks.

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A plea for bringing democracy to our lived daily experience written in lucid prose.

The Social Life of Democracy is a response to the polarization of our times and the crisis in democracy being experienced across the world today. Drawing from B. R. Ambedkar’s view that democracy is not a form of government but more a form of society and mental disposition, this book argues that democracy needs to be seen as a form of social life that must be part of our everyday practice.

Noting that the obstacles to realizing Ambedkar’s vision of democracy are both material and conceptual, philosopher Sundar Sarukkai critically examines the meaning of democratic action and the function of democracy in different domains ranging from homes to governments. He also examines its relation to labor, science, and religion, and analyzes the ethical processes that are central to democracy.

Finally, clarifying the concepts of truth in politics and the ideas of freedom and choice, he persuasively argues in favour of bringing democracy into our everyday lives rather than leaving it exclusively in the domain of electoral politics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803091747

Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 6.0mm

Height: 9.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Sundar Sarukkai was a professor of philosophy at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore and the founder-director of the Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities, Karnataka. He is the author of several books, including Philosophy for Children: Thinking, Reading, and Writing.