Indonesia is a country whose government system is run with a democratic system. Pancasila, which is the foundation of the state, contains the principle of democracy. The main principle of the Pancasila-style democracy is deliberation to reach a consensus based on noble knowledge and wisdom. This principle of deliberation is in line with Habermas's thesis of communicative action but also has different implications. This paper compares the concept of deliberation-consensus ala Pancasila and Habermas's communicative action in implementing a democratic system. This qualitative research analyzes data that includes historical literature, philosophy, and scientific articles that discuss discourses related to Pancasila and Habermas's theory of communicative action. The study results show differences in Eastern and Western culture in the two discourses. In Pancasila deliberation and consensus, communal ties are very strong, while the value of Western individualism in rationalizing a discourse becomes the color of Habermas' theory.
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