Democracy's Double Helix
Where does our modern democracy come from? It is a composite of two very different things: a medieval tradition of political participation, pluralistic but highly elitist; and the notion of individual equality, emerging during the early modern period.
Democracy's Double Helix does not simply project and trace our modern democracy back into history, assuming that it was bound to come about. It looks instead at the political practices and attitudes prevailing before its emergence. From this perspective, it becomes clear that there was little to predict the coming of democracy. It also becomes clear that the two historical trajectories that formed it obey very different logics and always remain in tension.
Accessibility Information
This event will be quite informal with space for attendees to mingle with one another in a relaxed setting. There will be a small number of seats made available for anyone who needs one. Please get in touch if you have particular needs that you would like us to consider in advance.
Access is via our main entrance on Trinity Street, by street level and there are not steps or ledges.
There are 2 single-person bathrooms, including one large enough to fit a wheelchair with the door closed.
