Recognition and Exteriority: Towards a Recognition-Theoretic Account of Globalization

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  • Sebastian Purcell SUNY Cortland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/errs.2011.44

Keywords:

Dussel, Globalization, Privilege, Recognition, Space

Abstract

This essay aims to extend Paul Ricœur’s account of recognition to address some of the concerns of globalization, especially those voiced by Enrique Dussel. The extension is accomplished in two parts.  First, Dussel’s account of spatial existence as dwelling is reviewed as it is pertinent to the concerns of globalization.  Next, it is demonstrated that each of the aspects of Ricœur’s account of recognition may be given a spatial re-articulation.  The results thus establish an outline of how recognition theory might address some of the concerns of globalization.  The essay concludes with several consequences for the modification of recognition politics as one finds it in the late work of Ricœur and in Axel Honneth’s ongoing inquiries. 


Author Biography

Sebastian Purcell, SUNY Cortland

Sebastian Purcell is Assistant Professor of Social Philosophy at SUNY Cortland.  He specializes in Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, and Latin American Philosophy.

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2011-06-10

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