Civil Society

Marxian Perspectives of Civil Society

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Developmental and Deliberative Democracy

Introduction on Marxian Perspectives of Civil Society Civil society is a central concept in political science, referring to the realm of voluntary associations, social movements, and institutions that exist between the state, the market, and the private sphere. Within Marxist theory, civil society is not seen as an autonomous or neutral space but rather as … Read more

Liberal View on Civil Society: John Locke and Hegel

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Liberal View on Civil Society: John Locke and Hegel

Introduction Civil society is a central concept in political science, representing the sphere of voluntary associations, social groups, and institutions that operate independently of the state. The liberal perspective on civil society emphasizes individual freedoms, private property, and limited government intervention. Two key thinkers who contributed significantly to the liberal understanding of civil society are John … Read more