Democracy’s Dharma
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Democracy’s Dharma is a scholarly book by sociologist Richard Madsen that examines the role of religious traditions in shaping Taiwan’s democratic development.
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| Democracy’s Dharma canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Democracy’s Dharma Context triple: [Richard Madsen, notableWork, Democracy’s Dharma]
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A.
Democracy and Its Critics
Democracy and Its Critics is a major work of political theory by Robert A. Dahl that systematically examines, defends, and refines the principles and practice of modern democracy against its main philosophical challenges.
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B.
The Case for Democracy
The Case for Democracy is a political book by Natan Sharansky that argues that the spread of liberal democracy is essential for global security and moral progress.
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C.
Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters is a political philosophy book by Cornel West that critiques the state of American democracy and explores the threats posed by imperialism, racism, and religious fundamentalism.
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D.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
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E.
The Future of Democracy
The Future of Democracy is a political philosophy book by Norberto Bobbio that examines the challenges, transformations, and prospects of democratic systems in the modern world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Democracy’s Dharma Target entity description: Democracy’s Dharma is a scholarly book by sociologist Richard Madsen that examines the role of religious traditions in shaping Taiwan’s democratic development.
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A.
Democracy and Its Critics
Democracy and Its Critics is a major work of political theory by Robert A. Dahl that systematically examines, defends, and refines the principles and practice of modern democracy against its main philosophical challenges.
-
B.
The Case for Democracy
The Case for Democracy is a political book by Natan Sharansky that argues that the spread of liberal democracy is essential for global security and moral progress.
-
C.
Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters is a political philosophy book by Cornel West that critiques the state of American democracy and explores the threats posed by imperialism, racism, and religious fundamentalism.
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D.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
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E.
The Future of Democracy
The Future of Democracy is a political philosophy book by Norberto Bobbio that examines the challenges, transformations, and prospects of democratic systems in the modern world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
Asian studies
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political science ⓘ sociology of religion ⓘ |
| addresses |
moral foundations of democracy in Taiwan
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public role of religious organizations in Taiwan ⓘ transition from authoritarianism to democracy in Taiwan ⓘ |
| author | Richard Madsen ⓘ |
| authorOccupation | sociologist ⓘ |
| countryDiscussed |
Taiwan
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linked to:
Taiwan, Province of China
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| examines |
contributions of religious organizations to Taiwan’s civil society
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interaction between religion and democracy in Taiwan ⓘ relationship between cultural traditions and democratic values ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Buddhism in Taiwan
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Christianity in Taiwan ⓘ Confucianism in Taiwan ⓘ Daoism in Taiwan ⓘ new religious movements in Taiwan ⓘ role of religious traditions in Taiwan’s democratic development ⓘ |
| genre |
political sociology
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religious studies ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| hasAuthorAffiliation | University of California, San Diego ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | religious traditions can support democratic development ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
researchers of democratization
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scholars of religion and politics ⓘ students of Taiwanese studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Taiwan
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linked to:
Taiwan, Province of China
civil society ⓘ democratization ⓘ religion and politics ⓘ |
| placeOfFocus | Taiwanese society ⓘ |
| regionOfInterest |
Chinese-speaking world
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East Asia ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
civil religion
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democratic consolidation ⓘ pluralism ⓘ |
| relatedWorkAuthor |
Habits of the Heart
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The Good Society ⓘ |
| setIn | late 20th century Taiwan ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
comparative perspective on democratization
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sociological analysis of religion ⓘ |
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