The Dark Soul of Democracy

{"title":"The Dark Soul of Democracy","description":"Geoffroy de Lagasnerie, sociologist and author, presents critical reflections on contemporary democratic theory. The session is moderated by Nicolas Tavaglione, political scientist and philosopher.\r\n\r\nHe examines the taboo around criticizing democracy, questioning assumptions of majority rule, voting, representation, popular sovereignty, parliamentarism and electoral adjudication. The discussion explores alternative bases for legitimizing governance, investigating more rational and just mechanisms to authorize political authority and renew democratic imaginaries.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EIn French.\u003C\/strong\u003E","start_date":"2026-03-26","end_date":"2026-03-26","date":"Thursday 26 March, 18:00","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20260326T180000Z","timing_end_date":"20260326T190000Z"}]}