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March 21, 2026European Journal of Political TheoryOpen Access

Independence and democracy: Condorcet beyond the jury theorem

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This article discusses Condorcet's broader conception of independence, suggesting it as a goal of democratic practice.

Key Points

  • To examine Condorcet's jury theorem and its independence condition in relation to democracy.
  • Analyzed Condorcet's writings on political and revolutionary thought.
  • Explored the implications of the independence condition for democracy.
  • Critiqued standard interpretations of the jury theorem.
  • Demonstrated that the independence condition is often misunderstood.
  • Argued that social independence is crucial for democratic practice.
  • Identified the broader conception of independence as central to Condorcet's democratic ideals.

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Juliette Roussin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36d46e48c4981c6760fehttps://doi.org/10.1177/14748851261429922
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