Rorty and Fraser concerning the distinction between redistribution and recognition: an open debate
Abstract
Reception: August 28, 2016 Accepted: September 17, 2016 The main goal of this paper is to analyze the philosophical debate between Richard Rorty and Nancy Fraser concerning the accuracy and the utility of the models of redistribution and recognition in the theories of justice. I am going to reconstruct both proposals, and then, I will analyze and valuate their similarities and differences to suggest an interpretation of them. Their positions invite to discussion and argumentation in order to achieve some kind of agreement between them. Then, I want to show that their arguments are more similar than it may appear at first sight, and that some of their differences are due to the consideration of different levels in the social interaction. In addition, they have a different perspective about the social function of philosophy.References
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