民主主義에 關한 基礎的 一考察 = A Study on Democracy in Terms of Its Basic Theory and Practice

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

In this paper, I attempted to define the term of democray and tried to clarify its basic theory and practice. Probably democracy is the most emotionally provocative word in the world's vocabulary. Even the dictators of the communist countries use the term "democratic" to enhance the prestige of their regimes.
The meaning of democracy defined by many great scholars may be grouped under two major ideas or schools of thought. One holds that democracy means simply particular form of government, a form in which the people hold political control over the government.
The other view is thatdemocracy is much more than a mere form or system of government. In this study the writer in the main discusses the former type of democracy withemerging nations in mind.
The assumptions of democracy direct and shape its institutions and processes; In other words, the assumptions determine the values; the institutions and procedures seek to provide the empirically best methods for achieving these values. The centuralassumption of democracy is that the people are capable of governing themselves- presumable because human beings are equal, rational, intelligent, moral, liberal and progressive.
The institution of democracy in action is divided into two; The first stage concerns the selection of public officers in a meaningful way by the popople. The second concerns the operation of the government by public officers in a way that shows responsibility tothe wishes of the people.
The preconditions for the success of democracy depend upon both the spiritual or cultural foundations and economic status of the people. It is hard to expect its successful operation without the conditions above mentioned. What the opiritual and economical conditions lack in the successful operation of democracy may be made up for by political measures rather than individual efforts, especially in the emerging nations. In this, as a conclusion, lies the importance of the political dimension of democracy.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Ⅰ. 序 言
• Ⅱ. 民主主義의 多義性
• 1) 諸學者의 通俗的 定義
• 2) 民主主義 定義의 檢討
• Ⅲ. 民主主義의 假定과 信條
• 1) 民主主義의 價値的 側面
• 2) 民主主義의 制度的 側面
• Ⅳ. 民主主義의 前提條件
• Ⅴ. 結 言