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Synopsis
In this debate political philosophers Nancy Fraser and Axel Honneth set out to advance the discussion in political philosophy regarding the increasingly polarised political positions of redistribution or recognition, that is, the politics of difference or the politics of equality. Proponents of each position claim the invalidity of the other; that identity politics are a hinderance to the pursuit of social justice, and that distributive politics are an outmoded materialism that can neither articulate nor challenge the key experience of injustice experienced from the perspective of 'ethnic', 'racial', 'sexual', or 'gender' difference. This situation exemplifies a broader phenomenon: the widespread decoupling of cultural politics from social politics. Into this debate, the authors examine the philosophical legitimacy of each position, as well as the implications and possibilities of a new socially just politics.
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Review
"A carefully wrought and provocative debate between philosophers with strong commitments to asking what a more just social life might be. This txt will doubtless produce a spate of new and important scholarship in critical theory in its wake." Judith Butler "In this exciting dialogue, Nancy Fraser and Axel Honneth do not simply explore wit h perfect conceptual rigor the analogies and tensions of the paradigms of 'equal redistribution' and 'struggle for recognition'. They also demonstrate why engaged theory matters for collective practice. Their speculative effort will set the agenda for transnational debates of vital importance." Etienne Balibar "In this fascinating volume, two of the major theorists of our time battle it out over the question of redistribution versus recognition. The stakes are high: how might a critical theory of capitalist society be revivified in a manner that unites philosophy, politics and social theory. This is engaged theoretical debate of the highest level." Simon Critchley
About the Author
Nancy Fraser is Henry A. and Louise Loeb Professor of Philosophy and Politics and at the Graduate Faculty of the New School in New York. Her previous books include Unruly Practices, Justice Interruptus, and Feminist Contentions. Axel Honneth is Professor of Philosophy at the Johan-Wolfgang-Goethe University in Frankfurt. He is the author of, amongst other books, The Critique of Power and The Struggle for Recognition.
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- PublisherVerso Books
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1859843506
- ISBN 13 9781859843505
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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