In what sense, if any, is democracy paradoxical?

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In what sense, if any, is democracy paradoxical?

1. EITHER (a) Would democracy be the best system of government even if
we could have philosopher-rulers instead?
OR (b) Must an egalitarian be a democrat?
2. In what sense, if any, is democracy paradoxical?
3. EITHER (a) Must democratic representatives resemble those they
represent?
OR (b) Must democrats be deliberative democrats?
4. EITHER (a) In what sense, if any, do we own ourselves?
OR (b) How can anyone own an external resource?
5. ‘The idea of equal social relations is too vague to resolve debates in
political philosophy.’ Discuss.
6. What does personal responsibility have to do with egalitarianism?
7. How should egalitarians deal with unequal natural endowments?
8. ‘If A rightfully interferes with B, B’s freedom is not thereby reduced.’
Discuss.
9. Is there anything more to freedom than the absence of coercion?
10.In what sense, if any, does freedom involve obeying a law that one gives
to oneself?