The critical theory of axel honneth
The Critical Theory of Axel Honneth provides a comprehensive study of the work of Axel Honneth, tracing the theoretical trajectory from his earliest writings on philosophical anthropology to the development of a theory of recognition. The book argues that Honneth’s early work provides important insi...
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| Format: | eBook Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
2013
Lexington Books Bloomsbury Publishing Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Edition: | 1 |
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| ISBN: | 9780739172032, 9781498516181, 1498516181, 0739172034, 9780739172049, 0739172042 |
| Online Access: | Get full text |
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| Summary: | The Critical Theory of Axel Honneth provides a comprehensive study of the work of Axel Honneth, tracing the theoretical trajectory from his earliest writings on philosophical anthropology to the development of a theory of recognition. The book argues that Honneth’s early work provides important insights for the reconstruction of the normative project of critical theory and the articulation of a conceptual framework for analyzing social relations of power and domination. Danielle Petherbridge contends, however, that these aims are not fully realized in Honneth’s more mature project and that central insights recede as his project develops. Petherbridge seeks to demonstrate that the basis for an alternative theory of intersubjectivity that can account for both an adequate theory of power and normative forms of subject-formation can be immanently reconstructed from within Honneth’s own work. By contextualizing Honneth’s project in relation to its theoretical influences, The Critical Theory of Axel Honneth provides a critical study and excellent entry point that will be essential reading for both students and scholars who work in the areas of European philosophy, critical theory, social and political philosophy, or social and political theory. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-246) and index |
| ISBN: | 9780739172032 9781498516181 1498516181 0739172034 9780739172049 0739172042 |
| DOI: | 10.5040/9781978732063 |