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Cynicism and Trust in Politics and Constitutional Theory
Macey, Jonathan
Macey, Jonathan
Abstract
The uneasy juxtaposition of cynicism and trust presents one of the most interesting and profound conundrums in political and constitutional theory. The conundrum is that both cynicism and trust seem vital to the long-term viability of a democracy, despite the fact that they appear to be mutually exclusive concepts. Trust requires a firm belief in the honesty, reliability,