Sor-Hoon Tan reminds us in her essay here (https://theloop.ecpr.eu/is-chinese-democracy-democracy/) that different concepts for popular rule can go together. For example, some readings of Confucian democracy - which prize equality and freedom - do work well with certain so-called "Western" conceptions of democracy which prize the same values.
For a further example, think that collective decision-making is a good synonym for democracy because it means agents finding a way to make a decision together.
What example might you like to offer here?
https://theloop.ecpr.eu/is-chinese-democracy-democracy/
Jean-Paul Gagnon I think that one example I can offer is "participatory democracy." This concept emphasizes the importance of active participation by citizens in the decision-making process, rather than simply voting for representatives to make decisions on their behalf. It can work well with other popular rule concepts that prioritize citizen engagement and empowerment, such as direct democracy or deliberative democracy. Together, these concepts can promote a more inclusive and collaborative approach to governance, where all members of society have a voice in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.
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