コスモポリタン・デモクラシーの可能性をめぐって── D.ヘルドの理論を中心に──

This thesis focuses on the notion of David Held\u27s cosmopolitan democracy. The basis of his theory is the problem of "the principle of autonomy" and globalization. The principle of autonomy is a perspective that comes from liberal democracy. According to Held, the principle of autonomy means that people must be free and equal existences to be able to determine their own conditions, as long as the framework is not used to violate the rights of others. The principle of autonomy is the core of project of democracy, and his notion of cosmopolitan democracy means the promotion of principle of autonomy at the global level. Cosmopolitan democracy is a theory of global democracy. This requires that it be enshrined within the constitutions of parliaments and assemblies at the national and international level, and that the influence of international courts is extended so that groups and individuals have an effective means of influencing political authorities for the enactment and enforcement of key rights and obligations, both within and beyond political associations. Most critiques of Held\u27s notion question the possibility that his ideals can be realized. Specifically criticisms include such arguments as; cosmopolitan democracy cannot deal with the unilateralism of superpowers, cannot form a concensus of interests at the global level, neglects the nation state and its role as an actor, neglects democratization among states (which can be pointed out to be the biggest defect in Held\u27s and others\u27 concept of cosmopolitan democracy), and that it is not possible to form a global-level political community nor cosmopolitan identity. Cosmopolitan democracy proponents such as Held have yet to provide satisfactory answers to these criticisms. Nevertheless, if the ideals of global democracy and social equality which encompass cosmopolitan democracy were to be achieved, it would serve the hope for humankind\u27s security and progression