Wesen und Wert der Demokratie

This text has been referred to as one of the great foundational works of democracy. Kelsen, who played a significant role in drafting Austria's first democratic constitution in 1920, starts with the question of how to most effectively secure individual freedom. He addresses the role of Parliament and its relationship to the will of the people, the importance of the principle of majority and the protection of minorities, as well as elitist selection and the separation of powers. Kelsen's work is a plea for democracy. In light of today's fatigue with democracy, this insightful classic is more important than ever.