This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of fundamental principles of democracy and the
meaning of democracy today. It explores the influence of big money and capitalism on democracy
the role of information and the media in democratic elections and constitutional issues that
challenge democracy in the wake of increased threats to privacy since 2001 and in light of the
Citizens United decision of the US Supreme Court. It juxtaposes alternate positions from
experts in law and philosophy and examines the question of legitimacy as well as questions
about the access to information the quality of information the obligations to attain
epistemic competence among the electorate and the power of money. Drawing together different
political perspectives as well as a variety of disciplines this collection allows readers the
opportunity to compare different and opposing moral and political solutions that both defend
and transform democratic theory and practice.
