Open society

An open society is a concept originally developed by philosopher Henri Bergson. In open societies, government is responsive and tolerant, and political mechanisms are transparent and flexible. The state keeps no secrets from itself in the public sense; it is a non-authoritarian society in which all are trusted with the knowledge of all. Political freedoms and human rights are the foundation of an open society.

External links

• http://www.opendemocracy.net/debates/article.jsp?id=6&debateId=28&articleId=2639 The crisis of democracy in America.]