Facilitating a Moral Compromise in Plural Liberal Democracies: Why a Policy of Compulsory Attendance During Elections is Justifiable

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Steijn, H.G. (2012)

Facilitating a Moral Compromise in Plural Liberal Democracies: Why a Policy of Compulsory Attendance During Elections is Justifiable

Master thesis | Political Science (MSc)

This Thesis is a defense for Compulsory Voting. I the light of reasonable pluralism, societies need a moral compromise. In order to faccilitate the forming of a moral compromise widespread political participation is necessary. Compulsory voting faccilitates participation and is thus justifiable.

Author: Steijn, H.G.

Faculty: Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Specialisation: Political Philosophy

Supervisors: Nieuwenburg, P.

ECTS Credits: 20

Language: en

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Facilitating a Moral Compromise in Plural Liberal Democracies: Why a Policy of Compulsory Attendance During Elections is Justifiable