This study argues that democracy as a system of government is a by-product regime. First, the paradox of choice developed by the Marquis de Condorcet, which refers to the impossibility of transition between individual and social sets of preferences, and Kenneth Arrow's "impossibility theorem" are taken into the center and the possibility of transition between individual and social phenomena on the plane of instrumental rationality is questioned. Accordingly, it is concluded that there is a difference in nature between individual and social rationalities, that the sum of individual rationalities cannot yield social rationality and decision-making equation, while simultaneous instrumental rationality is characterized as an individual rationality. Therefore, it becomes evident that a rational system manifesting on the social plane cannot be achieved through an approach solely based on instrumental rationality. The phenomenon of consciousness, essential for the functioning of instrumental rationality, is subsequently examined through the concept of the by-product. Instrumental rationality, in general terms, can be understood as the process of consciously taking action through preferred means to realize conscious desires. In this context, the state of consciousness must be active from the beginning to the end of the process. A process not wholly or partially accompanied by consciousness cannot be deemed rational. In contrast, the concept of the by-product pertains to the realization of unconscious desires, thus positioning itself in direct opposition to instrumental rationality. There exists an absolute exclusionary relationship between instrumental rationality and the by-product concept, as the latter involves outcomes that arise without conscious intent. However, the by-product has a nature that includes symbolic elements that cannot be included as a parameter due to its ambiguous structure in the decision-making equations that manifest themselves on the plane of instrumental rationality. When symbolic elements are analyzed, it is seen that they emerge against a background consisting of elements such as tradition, culture, religion, etc. In this respect, many desires in the world of experience essentially have a character that emerges as a by-product. As a matter of fact, the main factor that distinguishes human beings from other creatures in the rationality comparison is the inclusion of symbolic elements in the decision-making process. Therefore, it is understood that a rationality that excludes the by-product phenomenon shows itself within very narrow limits. In this respect, the study makes a comparison between aristocracy and democracy. Ontologically, democracy appears as a by-product regime since it is mostly related to phenomena that are not possible to emerge in line with a certain goal and plan and that are not accompanied by consciousness throughout the process, and it differs from aristocracy, which proceeds in the opposite direction. With this characteristic, democracy has a rational strategy of its own, while simultaneously being positioned directly opposite to instrumental rationality. The main issue that emerges as a by-product in democratic regimes is related to the maturation of societies. However, considering the nature of the relationship between by-product and symbolic elements, it can be said that the possibility of developing new theologies is stronger in democratic regimes compared to other regimes; therefore, the act of theoria can proceed in a more dynamic structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]