Lippman-Dewey Debate The role of the Citizen in a Modern D…

7 paragraph argumentative essay defining the ideal role of the citizen in a 21st century democracy. An independent document that uses the facts, logic,and key elements of the debate as your primary intellectual resources.

STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Essay must follow this specific 7 paragraph trajectory

1 Introduction Define the democratic Paradox. End with a clear debatable thesis statement

2 The Competance Argument Address the cognitive and informational limits of the public. Use the logic ofpictures in our heads and mental shortcuts to arrgue wether citizens are structurally capable of grasping comple policy

3The Technocratic Counterpoint Argue for or against the necessity of expertise should the publics role be limited to selecting leaders( spectator ship) or should experts merely serve as advisors.

4. The Participatiry Ideal Discuas Democracy as a way of life Argue the importance of civil habits,community dialogues, and the moral necessity of participation, regardless of complexity

5The Rile of Communication. Analyze how the press or modern digital media either hinders or helps the formation of an intelligent public is communication a barrier to truth or a pathway to anxiety

The Rebuttal Acknowledge the strongest argument against your position if you argue for participation, address the danger of misinformation,if you argue for elitism, address the loss of human values

Cinclusiin Synthesize your findings, offer a final vision for how democracy must evolve to survive the 21st century.

Evaluation Criteria

Use of Resources

Arfynentative Rigir

Voice- Professionalism,academic,and intellectually assertive prose.