United States, where Sunstein (1985, 1988) and
Midielman (1986) were prominent advocates
Gfmgs underlying theory as to the purpose of
administrative law. They rejected the view that
administrative law was simply about the aggre-
gation of interests. Republicanism connoted an
attachment to deliberation, political equality,
universalism and citizenship. The purpose of
P91112105 was not simply to aggregate private
preferences, but rather to subject those prefer-
gnces to scrutiny and review. Discussion and
djalugtle were central to this process.