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Governing the Commons like a Pragmatist: The Case of John Dewey
Governing the Commons like a Pragmatist: The Case of John Dewey

Author(s): Nemanja Anđelković
Subject(s): Philosophy, Philosophical Traditions, Pragmatism
Published by: Fakultet političkih nauka Univerziteta u Beogradu & Fakultet političkih znanosti u Zagrebu
Keywords: commons; pragmatism; John Dewey; deliberative democracy; democratic experimentalism

Summary/Abstract: As a result of the process of neoliberal policies, commons have been in a state of enclosure and exploitation. That kept the debate on governing the commons is very much alive. This paper examines what John Dewey can contribute to the debate through his method of inquiry. As part of his method, we will examine mechanisms such as public deliberation and democratic experimentalism. In addition, his contribution to the re-conceptualization of the commons will be discussed.

  • Issue Year: 13/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 33-56
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English