02452cam a22003253u 4500 41293 UtSlPG 20260610133938.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 JF Cândido, António, 1850-1922 Principios e questões de philosophia politica (Vol. 2 of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-05 Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) "Principios e questões de philosophia politica (Vol. 2 of 2)" by António Cândido is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complexities and practical implications of political suffrage, particularly contrasting the single-name and multi-name voting systems. The author delves into various socio-political theories and critiques surrounding the effectiveness of these electoral methods, presenting arguments for a more structured political representation. The opening of the text establishes the groundwork for a critical discussion on political suffrage, examining its historical evolution and contemporary challenges. It begins by addressing the contentious nature of universal suffrage, referencing key thinkers who voice skepticism about its efficacy. The author emphasizes the necessity of reforming electoral systems to ensure they reflect the genuine interests of society and reduce corruption and dependence on local influences. Ultimately, this early portion sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the relationship between the electorate and its representatives, proposing that a proportional representation system could address many pressing political issues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Law -- Philosophy Representative government and representation Suffrage https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41293 82132 82132