The introduction opens with a powerful observation by philosopher John Dewey, noting that democracy is under unprecedented threat globally. In some countries, democratic structures are not just challenged-they are actively dismantled. This points to a pressing concern: democracy is not self-sustaining. Dewey argues that when democracy is treated merely as a system of governance-elections, political parties, and parliaments-it becomes fragile. It lacks depth if it does not penetrate everyday life and become part of people's behavior and thinking, ....