The Hatred of Democracy: A Critique of Interference and Colonialism
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Jacques Rancière, democracy, interference, colonialism, totalitarianism, Polybe, crisis of democracy
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In 'From victorious democracy to criminal democracy', Jacques Rancière critiques the notion of democracy being imposed through interference, highlighting the paradox of invasion leading to chaos and the rise of totalitarian systems. Explore the historical roots of this phenomenon and the dangers of colonialist values.
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[...] The hatred of democracy, 'From victorious democracy to criminal democracy' - Jacques Rancière (2016) - Summary General ideas:" - Hook: Quote from the US Defense Secretary (author's error: there is no Defense Minister in the US - it's the Secretary of State, with a different meaning than in France) on the looting that followed the fall of Saddam Hussein: Main idea: Iraqi democracy is in danger, Americans volunteer to ensure peace. - Jacques Rancière sees a custom colonialist - Denunciation of this custom by pointing out the value-oriented" of Westerners." ? [...]
