About the book
In this pathbreaking study, Axel Honneth argues that \"the struggle for recognition\" is, and should be, at the center of social conflicts. Moving smoothly between moral philosophy and social theory, Honneth offers insights into such issues as the social forms of recognition and nonrecognition, the moral basis of interaction in human conflicts, the relation between the recognition model and conceptions of modernity, the normative basis of social theory, and the possibility of mediating between Hegel and Kant.
Editions of The Struggle for Recognition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780262581479
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262287937
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In this pathbreaking study, Axel Honneth argues that \"the struggle for recognition\" is, and should be, at the center of social conflicts. Moving smoothly between moral philosophy and social theory, Honneth offers insights into such issues as the social forms of recognition and nonrecognition, the moral basis of interaction in human conflicts, the relation between the recognition model and conceptions of modernity, the normative basis of social theory, and the possibility of mediating between Hegel and Kant.
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What is The Struggle for Recognition about?
In this pathbreaking study, Axel Honneth argues that \"the struggle for recognition\" is, and should be, at the center of social conflicts. Moving smoothly between moral philosophy and social theory, Honneth offers insights into such issues as the social forms of recognition and nonrecognition, the moral basis of interaction in human conflicts, the relation between the recognition model and conceptions of modernity, the normative basis of social theory, and the possibility of mediating between Hegel and Kant.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Struggle for Recognition?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of The Struggle for Recognition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262581479
Is The Struggle for Recognition part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Struggle for Recognition?
Axel Honneth
Who is the Publisher of the book The Struggle for Recognition?
MIT Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Struggle for Recognition is available as paperback(ISBN 9780262581479) and ebook(ISBN 9780262287937)
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