从理论到实践:协商民主理论与公共新闻学

From Theory to Media Experiment:Deliberative Democracy and Public Journalism

协商民主与公共新闻学是在西方政治学与新闻学领域兴起的对西方社会民主缺失的反思,二者皆强调公民作为主体参与政治的民主实质。大众传媒应促进公民参与公共生活,并对事关公共利益的问题作有意义的议题设置,引导公众思考和作出决策,提供公共论坛,呈现各种不同观点,积极地推动公共讨论和论辩,以推进民主发展。

Deliberative democracy and public journalism, which are introduced in western politics and journalism, indicate the absence of social democracy in western society. Both deliberative democracy and public journalism emphasize that public participation is the essence of democracy. Mass medias should urge citizens to participate in public activities, rouse discussion concerning public interests, and guide the public to consider issues and make decisions. In a word, in the public forum provided by mass media, a variety of positions and arguments are presented and public discussions and debates are hence effectively encouraged. In this way, mass medias will greatly contribute to the development of democracy.