Multiculturalism and Recognition of the Other in Charles Taylor's Political Philosophy. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arrese Igor, Hector Oscar
• Is Part Of: Critical horizons. Volume 20:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 305
• Page End: 316
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Taylor -- multiculturalism -- recognition -- identity -- freedom -- authenticity; Critical theory -- Periodicals; 142.05
• DOI: 10.1080/14409917.2019.1672272
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1440-9917

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this paper, I intend to reconstruct the main points of Taylor's politics of recognition, starting from the debate about negative and positive liberties. Then, I will focus on the role of the ideal of authenticity in this conception of freedom, as well as on the dialogical conception of the self. Furthermore, I will develop the political consequences of these ideas. In addition to examining McBride's argument about the oppressive character of recognition, I will also address Fraser's objection concerning the sectarian character of Taylor's theory. Furthermore, I also consider Ikäheimo's criticisms in respect to the problem of integration between the horizontal and vertical forms of recognition, the issue of affirmative action, and the idea of a passive subjectivity. Finally, I will centre on Axel Honneth's criticisms to Taylor's idea of recognition in terms of its lack of clarity.