Hegel's Theory of Recognition: From Oppression to Ethical Liberal Modernity - Rilegato

Anderson, Sybol Cook

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ISBN 10: 184706129X ISBN 13: 9781847061294

Casa editrice: Continuum Intl Pub Group, 2009

Riassunto

Since the 1960s 'New Left' emancipatory movements have claimed that women, ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, and other groups are oppressed. Some liberal theorists have treated their demands for equality as matters of toleration, of securing by law the equal treatment of cultures and conceptions of the good. However, much more is involved. Also at stake are conceptions of identity differences that inform social practices and perpetuate inequalities that are beyond the reach of legislation.

This book outlines an alternative approach to a liberal politics of difference. Sybol Anderson begins by constructing a definition of oppression that illuminates, from a liberal perspective, its salient features. Exposing the limits of toleration as a response, Anderson reaches beyond it for a viable concept of recognition. Hegel's theory of recognition proves an indispensable resource in this endeavor. Anderson concludes, contrary to recent critics of Hegelian recognition, that Hegel's theory can successfully guide modern liberal states toward the achievement of social equality.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Sybol Anderson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at St. Mary's College of Maryland, USA.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Continuum Intl Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 184706129X
• ISBN 13: 9781847061294
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 212