Popular Sovereignty: Between Emancipation and Majoritarianism Introduction Few doctrines have been as transformative in the history of modern political thought as that of popular sovereignty. Emerging from the intellectual ferment of early modern Europe and crystallizing during the great revolutions of the eighteenth century, the idea that political authority originates from the people, rather than … Continue reading Comment on the assertion that popular sovereignty is both an emancipatory doctrine and a potential justification for majoritarianism. Discuss how the doctrine of popular sovereignty reshaped the concepts of legitimacy, authority, and political obligation in modern political theory.