Recognition and Critical Theory today: an interview with Axel Honneth

Gonçalo Marcelo*

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Abstract

In dialogue with his interlocutor, Axel Honneth summarizes the way his work on recognition has unfolded over the past two decades. While he has retained his principal insights, some important parts of his theory have changed. He comments that if he were to rewrite The Struggle for Recognition today, he would focus more on institutions and the historicization of recognition patterns. He clarifies his stance on some contemporary controversial issues, including the crisis of capitalism, gay marriage, and his quarrel with Peter Sloterdijk. Finally, he sheds some light on topics much discussed within Critical Theory, such as the relation between theory and praxis and the possibility of politicizing recognition, and on lesser-known aspects of his theory, namely, the relationship between his work and literature.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)209-221
Number of pages13
JournalPhilosophy and Social Criticism
Volume39
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Axel Honneth
  • Crisis
  • Critical Theory
  • Institutions
  • Paul Ricoeur
  • Praxis
  • Recognition

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