Populism [in German]

In: Ulrich Bröckling, Susanne Krasmann und Thomas Lemke (Hrsg.), Glossar der Gegenwart 2.0. Berlin: Suhrkamp, 302–312.

Abstract

The concept of “populismus” sets into motion that liberal pedagogy which was already envisioned by the revolutionaries in the USA: “Let it stand as a principle that government originates from the people; but let the people be taught … that they are not able to govern themselves.” (Jeremy Belknap)