Reciprocal Cosmopolitanism
Reciprocal Cosmopolitanism
Author(s): Dorota DrałusSubject(s): Social Philosophy, Government/Political systems, Culture and social structure , Social differentiation, Sociology of Culture, Globalization
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: democracy; globalisation; reciprocal cosmopolitanism;
Summary/Abstract: In the paper I analyse Daniele Archibugi’s conception of the new cosmopolitanism, aimed at formulation of a theory of cosmopolitan democracy capable of facing contemporary global problems that go beyond the competences of nation-states. My claim is that the advocates of the new cosmopolitanism have yet to come up with a theoretical minimum to which all parties of the cosmopolitan debate would subscribe. I argue that the main obstacle in formulation of a viable cosmopolitanism are attempts at imposition of the universalist uniformity inscribed in the traditional cosmopolitanism or, at best, a straightforward acceptance of cultural differences. In opposition to this, I outline the idea of reciprocal cosmopolitanism which, I believe, should proceed from the acknowledgement of human diversity, thus becoming a more inclusive project than its existing alternatives.
Journal: Problemos
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 97
- Page Range: 8-23
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English