The Semi-Future Democracy: A Liberal Theory of the Long-Term View

Andre Santos Campos's book, "The Semi-Future Democracy," explores the challenge of incorporating long-term considerations into democratic governance. It addresses the 'democratic temporal puzzle,' which questions whether democracies, with their inherent short-term focus, can effectively address issues with long-term consequences like climate change. The book critiques approaches that suggest abandoning democracy for authoritarian solutions or simply applying present-day normative concepts to the future. It offers a liberal theory for integrating the long-term view into democratic decision-making processes, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that respects both present and future interests.