摘要
Despite the rising recognition of citizen participation in government decision-making and negotiation as time progresses,a contradiction exists in the United Kingdom.There has been a significant fall in participation in parliamentary elections in the United Kingdom,which some proponents of democracy attribute to a negative attitude about government participation resulting from a lack of adequate responsibilities.Brennan,on the other hand,holds the opposite position,claiming that a more harmonious society would result if citizens did not participate in politics.According to him,the distribution of political power should be based on the citizens'knowledge and abilities.Using a dialectical method,this study explores Brennan's viewpoints.This study will examine Brennan's theory in regard to the aim of education and the meaning of democratic citizenship.
