Resumen

MONTERO, Julio. ¿Qué criterio de igualdad requiere una democracia deliberativa?. Diánoia [online]. 2005, vol.50, n.55, pp.119-135. ISSN 0185-2450.

In this paper I will try to establish an accurate criterion of equality for a deliberative democracy. In order to achieve this, I will begin by analyzing Rawls’ proposal and Sen’s criticisms to it. I will then present Guariglia’s Principle of Autonomy and I will expound its problems. Finally, using Bohman’s idea of “deliberative capability”, I will present my own criterion of equality. According to this principle, the state has to guarantee every citizen the minimum threshold of material and intellectual abilities that will allow him or her to take part in public deliberation. However, once this threshold is achieved, citizens themselves are the ones to decide which conception of economic and social justice is the most appropriate for their political community.

Palabras llave : inclusion; deliberative capacity; public functioning; participation.