The Struggle for Recognition | Axel Honneth

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Axel Honneth about the struggle for recognition in society.

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Host: Johnathan Bi

Guest: Axel Honneth

Topics covered

• recognition
• philosophy
• self-esteem
• social theory
• education

Keywords

• recognition
• Axel Honneth
• self-esteem
• Columbia
• Rousseau

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbia

Books & works: Rousseau

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