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A Kantian Approach to the Question of Generational Autonomy
| Summary: | This essay is a philosophical reflection on the question of generational autonomy. In this sense, it enquires into each generation’s capacity to be autonomous. It works mainly with a Kantian approach to autonomy, not only due to its historical relevance but also because it allows us to combine both freedom and responsibility. The main focus is to understand how a generation can hinder another generation’s autonomy, by exercising in it its domination power. Therefore, in order to develop a generational autonomy theory, I dialogue with literature on generational sovereignty and intergenerational exploitation and domination. Finally, I try to understand in which way autonomy matters for intergenerational justice, besides being an essential element for democratic legitimacy. |
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| Main Authors: | Ribeiro, Sofia Estudante |
| Subject: | Autonomia Kant Autonomia geracional Soberania geracional Exploração intergeracional Dominação intergeracional Justiça intergeracional Legitimidade Democracia Autonomy Generational autonomy Generational sovereignty Intergenerational exploitation Intergenerational domination Intergenerational justice Legitimacy Democracy |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | master thesis |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Summary: | This essay is a philosophical reflection on the question of generational autonomy. In this sense, it enquires into each generation’s capacity to be autonomous. It works mainly with a Kantian approach to autonomy, not only due to its historical relevance but also because it allows us to combine both freedom and responsibility. The main focus is to understand how a generation can hinder another generation’s autonomy, by exercising in it its domination power. Therefore, in order to develop a generational autonomy theory, I dialogue with literature on generational sovereignty and intergenerational exploitation and domination. Finally, I try to understand in which way autonomy matters for intergenerational justice, besides being an essential element for democratic legitimacy. |
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