Conclusion A Feral Citizen’s Democratic Imperative

Abstract

Robert Ivie (2002, 281) declares that “an absence of dissenting voices in a democracy is the true sign of weakness and vulnerability, of a deep distrust of democracy and a failing faith in freedom, whereas speaking out is the patriotic duty of democratic citizenship.” Castoriadis (1997a, 413) similarly claims, “A movement that would try to establish an autonomous society could not take place without a discussion and confrontation of proposals coming from various citizens.” He follows this claim by exclaiming, “I am a citizen; I am formulating, therefore, my proposals.” This book is one manifestation of my dissenting voice and my proposal as a citizen.