Fundamental outlines for a critical theory from the Americas
Just one hundred years ago, Critical Theory had its origin in Frankfurt/Main. Today, however, the false expectation that something of special relevance could be contributed from this place, or the country to which it belongs, dilutes it rather than helping the attempt to resume the project of this philosophical current. In any case, only a criticism directed towards the philosophical errors of Habermas's favorite student, Honneth, could justify a certain concentration in this city. His proposal for a “fight for recognition” not only misunderstands G.W.F. Hegel, but prevents in theoretical reflection the necessary radicalism of the "critique of everything that exists".
Fundamental outlines for a critical theory from the Americas
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.2163222330087
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Palavras-chave: critical theory; eurocentrism; Bolivar Echeverria, Axel Honneth
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Keywords: critical theory; eurocentrism; Bolivar Echeverria, Axel Honneth
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Abstract:
Just one hundred years ago, Critical Theory had its origin in Frankfurt/Main. Today, however, the false expectation that something of special relevance could be contributed from this place, or the country to which it belongs, dilutes it rather than helping the attempt to resume the project of this philosophical current. In any case, only a criticism directed towards the philosophical errors of Habermas's favorite student, Honneth, could justify a certain concentration in this city. His proposal for a “fight for recognition” not only misunderstands G.W.F. Hegel, but prevents in theoretical reflection the necessary radicalism of the "critique of everything that exists".
- Stefan Gandler
