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Theory: Populism, Democracy and Autocracy

Democracy
Political Theory
Populism
P434
Nauman Reayat
University of York
Mikyoung Kim
Emory University

Building: BL20 Helga Engs hus, Floor: Basement, Room: HE U36

Friday 14:00 - 15:40 CEST (08/09/2017)

Abstract

The concepts of democracy, populism and autocracy remained highly contested throughout the history of social science. These concepts do not develop in space rather they had background of theoretical debate and empirical research. This background of theoretical debates and research constructs a historical path. History influences evolution of most of the concept. While democracy underwent various waves of evolution to reach a multidimensional phenomenon, populism and autocracy also adopted new forms, kinds and nature. This panel comprises of papers related to the discussions relevant to democracy, autocracy and populism and how these concepts are related to each other. One of the paper is premising its argument on theoretical background of Empire and Multitude Populism and argues for the need to reformulate the populist left’s foundations as transnational political communities. Second paper while surveying theories of populism argue for crisis government of people-as-plebs to tackle a decades old problem of inequality. The paper ends with comparative analysis of Arendtian interpretation of totalitarianism with populism and authoritarianism. Third paper building its argument of discursive polarization as an outcome of historical politics of RiS conservative party of Poland. Fourth paper is proffering examination of populists’ attitudes towards democracy based on surveys from France and Netherland. The last paper while analyzing case study of far-right groups ois making reflections on use of narratives on political values and historical events by self-described extremists patriots in their engagement with the public.

Title Details
Populism Contra Totalitarianism: Towards a Normative Theory of Populism View Paper Details
Through the Eyes of the Populists: Populism vs. Democracy? View Paper Details
Empire and Multitude Populism View Paper Details
Radical 'Historical Politics' and its Impact on the Concept of Patriotism in Poland View Paper Details