The OZSW study group in Philosophy of Economics and the Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) organise the workshop “The Potentials and Pitfalls of Democratic Deliberation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives". As we are witnessing increasing political polarisation, the rise of authoritarian populism, and the perpetuation of post-truth politics, deliberation is frequently presented as not only an aspirational ideal but a potent antidote. Deliberation promises better decision making and consensus through public argument and reasoning. But when, and to what extent, is…