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O direito internacional e o futuro da cidadania democrática na filosofia de Juergen Habermas
International law and the future of democratic citizenship in the philosophy of Jurgen Habermas
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Abstract
Habermas discusses the chances for the establishment of world citizenship in contemporary society, marked by multiculturalism and the process of globalization. Habermas identifies the historical configuration of the post-national constellation, and from there themed the transition from international... view more
Habermas discusses the chances for the establishment of world citizenship in contemporary society, marked by multiculturalism and the process of globalization. Habermas identifies the historical configuration of the post-national constellation, and from there themed the transition from international law to the law of citizens of the world, which aligns the concept of citizenship to the idea of human rights. Habermas analyzes the Kantian idea of a cosmopolitan state in which citizens are legal subjects of their respective States and members of a cosmopolitan entity. Kant elaborates on the concept of world republic, which Habermas disagrees with, but offers the example of the European Union for a discussion on the realization of a just and peaceful international order. Based on the Kantian orientation of constituting an order of world citizenship, Habermas discusses the conformation and viability of this idea in contemporary times. For Habermas, it is possible to spell out the idea of cosmopolitan citizenship. From the European Union, cooperation between States and citizens shows that a cosmopolitan community is needed to complement an international community of States.... view less
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
International law; World citizenship; Human rights
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 293-310
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 21 (2021) 2
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed