The plural states of recognition / edited by Michel Seymour.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Seymour, Michel, 1954-

Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

Series:

Palgrave politics of identity and citizenship series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural pluralism.

Multiculturalism--Philosophy.

Multiculturalism.

Multiculturalism--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

ix, 230 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.

Summary:

"Multiculturalism has been for years an issue of concern. But in recent years, it has also been at the forefront of political debates. Various types of multiculturalist policies have been proposed and criticised. Should persons, cultural groups and peoples be recognized in their various cultural practices, including religion and ethnic identity?"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction / M.Seymour

Aristotle and Hegel on Recognition and Friendship / R.R.Williams

Hegel, Taylor and the Phenomenology of Broken Spirits / R.Bhargava

Multicultural manners / J.T. Levy

Respect as Recognition: Some Political Implications / A.E.Galeotti

Esteem for Contributions to the Common Good: The Role of Personifying Attitudes and Instrumental Value / H.Ikheimo & A.Laitinen

Models of Democracy and the Politics of Recognition / S. Thompson

Respect for Reasonable Cultural Diversity as a Principle of Political Morality / J. Maclure

Difference, Multi and Equality

T.Modood

Political Liberalism and the Recognition of Peoples / M.Seymour

The Public Assessment of Indigenous Identity / A.Eisenberg

Conclusion / M.Seymour.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

ISBN:

9780230231931

0230231934

OCLC:

429024122