The Analysis of Elections and People’s Will from Theories of Machiavelli and Foucault

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10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_28How to use a DOI?

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Elections; Political Polarization; Machiavellianism

Abstract

The debates over the results of elections have been a controversial topic over past decades. Drawing on the political philosophies of Machiavelli and Foucault, this paper argues that while elections can provide a mechanism for the expression of popular will, they are also deeply embedded in structures of power that limit their ability to truly reflect the desires and needs of the electorate. Through an analysis of historical and contemporary case studies, it is explored how elections can be manipulated and distorted by various actors, including elites, media, and technology. While elections can be an important tool for democracy, they must be approached with a critical and nuanced understanding of their limitations and potential pitfalls.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yue Xi
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/31
TI  - The Analysis of Elections and People’s Will from Theories of Machiavelli and Foucault
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 7th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 233
EP  - 240
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_28
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_28
ID  - Xi2023
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