Review article

https://doi.org/10.20901/pp.13.1.02

Governing the Commons like a Pragmatist: The Case of John Dewey

Nemanja Anđelković orcid.org/0000-0002-2661-2254 ; Institute for philosophy and social theory, University of Belgrade. Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Abstract

As a result of the process of neoliberal policies, commons have been in a state ‎of enclosure and exploitation. That kept the debate on governing the commons‎ is very much alive. This paper examines what John Dewey can contribute‎ to the debate through his method of inquiry. As part of his method, we will‎ examine mechanisms such as public deliberation and democratic experimentalism.‎ In addition, his contribution to the re-conceptualization of the commons‎ will be discussed.‎

Keywords

commons; pragmatism; John Dewey; deliberative democracy; democratic experimentalism

Hrčak ID:

303234

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/303234

Publication date:

1.6.2023.

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