La crise du progressisme et l’apport de la culture sceptique dans le débat démocratique

In the current context of crisis of the modern ideology of progress, it is shown that scepticism, despite some limitations in its radicalism, can play a role in contemporary democracy inasmuch as it fosters a culture conducive to educating the judgment of citizens. One can thus posit the figure of the « skeptical citizen », understood as someone capable of participating in democratic decisions regarding scientific, technological and industrial issues.