Meritocratic Democracy: Confucian and Western Political Theory - Elena Ziliotti | 2024 Episode 26

In this interview with Assistant Professor Elena Ziliotti, we explore the contrasts between meritocratic democracy and traditional governance, drawing insights from both Western and Confucian political theories. Ziliotti discusses the strengths and weaknesses of political meritocracy, offering reflections on its applicability in diverse global contexts.

Elena Ziliotti is a tenured Assistant Professor of Ethics and Political Philosophy at the Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. She works on Comparative political theory, focusing on debates in contemporary Confucian and Western political theory.

The latest book:

Meritocratic Democracy: A Cross-Cultural Political Theory https://academic.oup.com/book/57408

Content: (1) Meritocratic Democracy vs. Traditional Governance; (2) East vs. West: Understanding Meritocracy; (3) Epistemic Superiority of Democratic Rule; (4) Defining Public-Spirited Political Leaders; (5) Addressing Voter Manipulation Concerns; (6) Weaknesses of Political Meritocracy: A Confucian View; (7) Political Parties in a Cross-Cultural Context; (8) Democratic Institutions vs. Meritocratic Governance; (9) The Role of Partisan Juries in Candidate Selection; (10) Balancing Meritocracy and Democratic Equality; (11) Singapore and China; (12) Benefits of Confucian Insights for Western Democracy; (13) Bridging Western and Confucian Political Theories; (14) Influence of Eastern and Western Thought on Elena’s Research; and (15) Goals for Meritocratic Democracy in Diverse Contexts.

Official website:

https://irthinker.com/

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