The article examines Mr. Chu Chian-chang’s idea of democracy, such as his analysis of democracy as an idea1 and as a practice, his critique of ,the theoretica1 assumptions of western democracy, and his clarification of the conditions for democracy. The author argues that Mr. Chu is not a simple-minded supporter of democracy, but someone who advocates democracy for its being the least worst political system. He does not believe in the innate freedom and equa1ity of human beings, but agrees that democracy is the best possible government if combined with constitutionalism, the rule of law, and leadership. He tries to equate Dr. Sun Yat-sen's political doctrine with democratic theory, making a best ,possible interpretation of the doctrine of three people. Nevertheless, with the rise of the discourse of Taiwanese subjectivity in the late 1980's, Chu’s interpretation of Sun Yat-sen’s doctrine gradually receded to the margin. Even so, the questions that Mr. Chu raised still deserve our attention and reflection.