Loren A King
Biographic Data
| ID | 4374802 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Loren A King |
| GIVEN NAMES | Loren A |
| FAMILY NAME | King |
| SIGNATURE | KING L A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 44 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Democracy Defended
Democracy Defended , Gerry Mackie, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, pp. xvi, 483. Democracy Defended is a sustained assault on an influential figure in contemporary political science: William Riker, oft-cited founder of the “positive political theory” approach, the emperors of which may or may not be far more shabbily dressed than they care to admit. Mackie's effort is impressive, and will delight those who are already suspicious of R…
The Federal Structure of a Republic of Reasons
Following Rawls, many political liberals hold reasonableness in high regard. Reasonable citizens can disagree, however, and some may find their arguments routinely ignored in elections and legislatures. Should we be troubled by such failures of institutional responsiveness as a matter of justice? The author argues that the expectation of such failures would lead parties in an original position to favor certain classes of institutions over others:…
Democratic Hopes in the Polycentric City
The polycentric model of municipal governance suggests that multiple jurisdictions may approximate an efficient market for local public services: citizens move to jurisdictions offering services they value at tax rates they are willing and able to pay. The model is appealing to political theorists for its emphasis on free association and responsive governance, but problematic insofar as institutions prescribed by the model permit exclusionary pra…
Democracy and City Life
I evaluate the claim that modern urban regions are desirable sites for inclusive forms of democratic governance. Although certain features of city life do hold such promise, I argue that these same features coincide with exclusionary attitudes and activities that undermine democratic hopes. I then clarify the necessary conditions for more inclusive urban democracy, distinguishing my account from prominent criticisms of suburban culture and urban …
Deliberation, Legitimacy, and Multilateral Democracy
Is deliberation essential to legitimate democratic governance? Deliberation may have epistemic value, improving the quality of information and arguments. Deliberation may be transformative, shaping beliefs and opinions. Or deliberation may be part of a conception of justice that constrains authority, by requiring that procedures be justified in terms of reasons acceptable to those burdened by authoritative decisions. Although appealing, the epist…
Economic Growth and Basic Human Needs
An enduring debate in the political economy of development turns upon the question of whether trade-offs exist between economic growth and the equitable provision of basic human needs (such as adequate nutrition, shelter, and education) in poor areas. Much of the empirical work on this "growth-welfare" debate has supported the argument that improvements in basic welfare and enhanced economic performance are mutually reinforcing processes. But if …
Deliberation, Legitimacy, and Multilateral Democracy
Is deliberation essential to legitimate democratic governance? Deliberation may have epistemic value, improving the quality of information and arguments. Deliberation may be transformative, shaping beliefs and opinions. Or deliberation may be part of a conception of justice that constrains authority, by requiring that procedures be justified in terms of reasons acceptable to those burdened by authoritative decisions. Although appealing, the epist…
The Federal Structure of a Republic of Reasons
Following Rawls, many political liberals hold reasonableness in high regard. Reasonable citizens can disagree, however, and some may find their arguments routinely ignored in elections and legislatures. Should we be troubled by such failures of institutional responsiveness as a matter of justice? The author argues that the expectation of such failures would lead parties in an original position to favor certain classes of institutions over others:…
Economic Growth and Basic Human Needs
An enduring debate in the political economy of development turns upon the question of whether trade-offs exist between economic growth and the equitable provision of basic human needs (such as adequate nutrition, shelter, and education) in poor areas. Much of the empirical work on this "growth-welfare" debate has supported the argument that improvements in basic welfare and enhanced economic performance are mutually reinforcing processes. But if …
Democracy and City Life
I evaluate the claim that modern urban regions are desirable sites for inclusive forms of democratic governance. Although certain features of city life do hold such promise, I argue that these same features coincide with exclusionary attitudes and activities that undermine democratic hopes. I then clarify the necessary conditions for more inclusive urban democracy, distinguishing my account from prominent criticisms of suburban culture and urban …
Economic Growth and Basic Human Needs
An enduring debate in the political economy of development turns upon the question of whether trade-offs exist between economic growth and the equitable provision of basic human needs (such as adequate nutrition, shelter, and education) in poor areas. Much of the empirical work on this "growth-welfare" debate has supported the argument that improvements in basic welfare and enhanced economic performance are mutually reinforcing processes. But if …
Deliberation, Legitimacy, and Multilateral Democracy
Is deliberation essential to legitimate democratic governance? Deliberation may have epistemic value, improving the quality of information and arguments. Deliberation may be transformative, shaping beliefs and opinions. Or deliberation may be part of a conception of justice that constrains authority, by requiring that procedures be justified in terms of reasons acceptable to those burdened by authoritative decisions. Although appealing, the epist…
Democratic Hopes in the Polycentric City
The polycentric model of municipal governance suggests that multiple jurisdictions may approximate an efficient market for local public services: citizens move to jurisdictions offering services they value at tax rates they are willing and able to pay. The model is appealing to political theorists for its emphasis on free association and responsive governance, but problematic insofar as institutions prescribed by the model permit exclusionary pra…
Democracy and City Life
I evaluate the claim that modern urban regions are desirable sites for inclusive forms of democratic governance. Although certain features of city life do hold such promise, I argue that these same features coincide with exclusionary attitudes and activities that undermine democratic hopes. I then clarify the necessary conditions for more inclusive urban democracy, distinguishing my account from prominent criticisms of suburban culture and urban …
Democracy Defended
Democracy Defended , Gerry Mackie, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, pp. xvi, 483. Democracy Defended is a sustained assault on an influential figure in contemporary political science: William Riker, oft-cited founder of the “positive political theory” approach, the emperors of which may or may not be far more shabbily dressed than they care to admit. Mackie's effort is impressive, and will delight those who are already suspicious of R…
The Federal Structure of a Republic of Reasons
Following Rawls, many political liberals hold reasonableness in high regard. Reasonable citizens can disagree, however, and some may find their arguments routinely ignored in elections and legislatures. Should we be troubled by such failures of institutional responsiveness as a matter of justice? The author argues that the expectation of such failures would lead parties in an original position to favor certain classes of institutions over others:…
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