汉娜·阿伦特论委员会制度

Hannah Ardent on Council System

汉娜·阿伦特思想中最具争议的莫过于委员会制度的设想。这个设想从她的公共领域理论和托马斯·杰斐逊"初级共和国"理论发展而来,具有协商式民主的特点。在审视历史和批评现代西方民主制度的基础上,她认为委员会制度可以激发公民积极参与政治和充分表达真实意见,避免了传统西方民主的弊端。

The most controversial topic of Hannah Arendt's thoughts is her council system theory.This theory is based on her public sphere theory and Thomas Jefferson's "primary republic" theory.It has the feature of deliberative democracy.After reviewing history and criticizing modern western democracy,Arendt believes committee system can inspire citizens to participate in politics and to express their real viewpoint fully.She also believes council systems can avoid the disadvantages of traditional western democracy.