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The Right and the Good in Hegel’s Social and Political Philosophy
Manchisi, Armando
2021
Abstract
It is a commonly held idea that modern and contemporary societies, insofar as they aim to guarantee the principle of pluralism, must remain neutral towards specific moral or religious beliefs. John Rawls sums up this idea by claiming the priority of the right over the good. The aim of this contribution is to critically explore this view in light of Hegel’s Elements of the Philosophy of Right. To this end, I first address the core features of Hegel’s social ontology and the role of recognition in it. I then consider its political implications in detail. My ultimate goal is to provide an alternative account to political liberalism that allows, on the one hand, for a reinterpretation of the concept of a ‘just society’ and, on the other, a reassessment of the role of values in public debate.
Publisher
EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste
Source
Armando Manchisi, "The Right and the Good in Hegel’s Social and
Political Philosophy" in:"Etica & Politica / Ethics & Politics (2021) XXIII/2", EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste, Trieste, 2021, pp. 39-58
Political Philosophy" in:"Etica & Politica / Ethics & Politics (2021) XXIII/2", EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste, Trieste, 2021, pp. 39-58
Languages
en
Rights
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internazionale
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