民主政治是徐復觀後半生政治思想的立足點。徐復觀從民主政治的觀點反省中國專制政體的種種弊端，檢討儒家與民主政治的關連，評論中國政治人物的得失。同時徐復觀更關切中國民主政治的落實，評論時局，展望中國民主政治的前景；並吸取西方民主政治的經驗，檢討得失，提出更完善的民主政治方案。徐復觀關於民主政治的理論與實踐，展現出當代新儒家在外王之學的新開拓以及一代大儒的風範。最後，筆者指出：須在加強民主政治制度的研討與改革，深入探討民主政治的流弊及其完善方案，釐清法律與道德的分界上，更進一步的思考，以推動民主政治向前邁進，進一步拓展當代新儒家的外王之學。

　　　　　The theory concerning democracy is the focal point of Hsii Fu-kuan's political thought in the last years of his life. From the vantage point of democracy, Hsu reflects on the shortcomings of Chinese despotism. He examines the links between Confucianism and democracy as well as evaluates the achievements and failures of Chinese statesmen. In the meantime, Hsu is concerned about the development of democracy in Chinese politics. He comments on current political events, reflects on the future of democracy in China, and tries to learn from the experiences of the West in practicing democracy. It is his hope that he can put forth a better democratic institution. From Hsu's views on democracy, we are able to see a new development of statecraft theory by a contemporary Confucian as well as the 'esprit of a great master. Finally, I point out we must devote ourselves to the examination of democratic institution and the stortcomings of democracy. Moreover, we must also try to clarify the boundaries between law and morality. Consequently, we are able to propagate democracy and to develop further the statecraft learning of contemporary Confucianism.