Recognition Theory and Contemporary French Moral and Political Philosophy : Reopening the Dialogue Hardback
Edited by Miriam Bankovsky, Alice Le Goff
Part of the Reappraising the Political series
Hardback
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The revival of recognition theory has brought new energy to critical theory.
In general terms, recognition theory aims to critically evaluate social structures against a standard of social freedom identified with norms of interaction which are freely recognised by all parties.
Until now, attention has primarily focused on the categories and forms of recognition theory.
However, the influence of contemporary French theory upon the development of theories of recognition has not yet received the consideration it merits.
The book takes up this task. With chapters by internationally recognised authors, the collection outlines the current state of recognition theory, studies the impact of French theory, and uses French thought to identity aspects of the recognitive process which are often overlooked.
Exploring French accounts of agonistic identity construction, vulnerability, power, ethical obligation and reflexive theory construction, this book supports the intentions of critical theory with heightened attentiveness to oppression in all of its forms. -- .
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/01/2012
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- ISBN:9780719083563
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:264 pages
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/01/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780719083563
