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This volume introduces Rainer Forst's critical theory of toleration, offering a development of his major work Toleration in Conflict with critical engagement from a range of outstanding interlocutors, including Chandran Kukathas, Melissa S. Williams and Patchen Markell.

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Rainer Forst's Toleration in Conflict (published in English 2013) is the most important historical and philosophical analysis of toleration of the past several decades. Reconstructing the entire history of the concept, it provides a forceful account of the tensions and dilemmas that pervade the discourse of toleration. In his lead essay for this volume, Forst revisits his work on toleration and situates it in relation to both the concept of political liberty and his wider project of a critical theory of justification. Interlocutors Teresa M. Bejan, John Horton, Chandran Kukathas, Daniel Weinstock, Melissa S. Williams, Patchen Markell and David Owen then critically examine Forst's reconstruction of toleration, his account of political liberty and the form of critical theory that he articulates in his work on such political concepts. The volume concludes with Forst's reply to his critics. -- .

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Toleration is widely accepted as a praiseworthy attitude, and one that is crucial to successful co-existence in modern liberal societies. But as ongoing debates about abortion, headscarves, same-sex marriage and extremist political parties demonstrate, questions about the grounds and scope of toleration are still live political issues. In this book, Rainer Forst, Leibniz Prize-winner and one of the stars of contemporary critical theory, provides a powerful account of the tensions and dilemmas that pervade the discourse of toleration. His lead essay situates the concept in relation to both political liberty and his wider project of a critical theory of justification. Differentiating between 'permission' and 'respect' models, he identifies the three components of toleration - objection, acceptance and rejection - and presents a model for understanding and negotiating them. Forst's essay is then read by an international group of scholars, consisting of Teresa M. Bejan (Oxford), John Horton (Northampton), Chandran Kukathas (LSE), Daniel Weinstock (McGill), Melissa S. Williams (Toronto), Patchen Markell (Cornell) and David Owen (Southampton). They critically examine his reconstruction of toleration, his account of political liberty and the form of critical theory that he articulates in his work on such political concepts. The book concludes with Forst's reply to his critics.

Author Biography

Rainer Forst is Professor of Political Theory and Philosophy at Goethe University, Frankfurt and Co-Director of the Research Institute 'The Formation of Normative Orders'

Table of Contents

Part I: Lead essay1 Toleration, progress and power – Rainer ForstPart II: Responses2 What's the use? Rainer Forst and the history of toleration – Teresa M. Bejan3 Let's get radical: extending the reach of Baylean (and Forstian) toleration – Chandran Kukathas4 Tales of toleration – John Horton5 Overcoming toleration? – Daniel Weinstock6 On turning away from justification – Melissa S. Williams7 Power, attention, and the tasks of critical theory – Patchen Markell8 Power, justification and vindication – David Owen Part III: Reply9 The dialectics of toleration and the power of reason(s): reply to my critics – Rainer ForstIndex

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'A brilliant philosophical conversation between Rainer Forst, the most prominent theorist of toleration today, and an impressive cast of distinguished critics. What emerges is a profound reflection on the critical and rationalist foundations of the ideal of toleration, and their connection to the power inequalities and struggles for recognition that makes toleration both an essential and a disputed political virtue. Forst's characteristically insightful response takes the debate one step further. This is bound to become a landmark volume on the political theory of toleration.'Cécile Laborde, Nuffield Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford'Over the past several decades, Rainer Forst has shown in path-breaking work how profoundly modern theories of toleration have shaped the liberal-democratic tradition and continue to illuminate the nature of social justice. The critical essays in this volume, along with Forst's replies, demonstrate the important extent to which his work has helped to renew contemporary democratic theory.'Charles Larmore, W. Duncan MacMillan Family Professor in the Humanities, Brown University'How to live in societies marked by deep differences is one of the most pressing questions of our time. Rainer Forst's theory of toleration seeks to provides us with normative and conceptual guideposts for addressing this very dilemma. Offering a tour de force, Forst's analysis masterfully encompasses historical and genealogical perspectives, rationalist and critical arguments, calling for reflexive justification that is always grounded in a web of social conflicts and power relations. This volume is a must read for philosophers and anyone interested in critical theory that tackles our deepest fears and aspirations for emancipation, justice and toleration in an age of near-constant crisis.'Ayelet Shachar, Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity -- .

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Rainer Forst's Toleration in Conflict (published in English 2013) is the most important historical and philosophical analysis of toleration of the past several decades. Reconstructing the entire history of the concept, it provides a forceful account of the tensions and dilemmas that pervade the discourse of toleration. In his lead essay for this volume, Forst revisits his work on toleration and situates it in relation to both the concept of political liberty and his wider project of a critical theory of justification. Interlocutors Teresa M. Bejan, John Horton, Chandran Kukathas, Daniel Weinstock, Melissa S. Williams, Patchen Markell and David Owen then critically examine Forst's reconstruction of toleration, his account of political liberty and the form of critical theory that he articulates in his work on such political concepts. The volume concludes with Forst's reply to his critics. -- .

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'A brilliant philosophical conversation between Rainer Forst, the most prominent theorist of toleration today, and an impressive cast of distinguished critics. What emerges is a profound reflection on the critical and rationalist foundations of the ideal of toleration, and their connection to the power inequalities and struggles for recognition that makes toleration both an essential and a disputed political virtue. Forst's characteristically insightful response takes the debate one step further. This is bound to become a landmark volume on the political theory of toleration.'C

Details ISBN1526116324 Author Rainer Forst Publisher Manchester University Press Series Critical Powers Year 2020 ISBN-10 1526116324 ISBN-13 9781526116321 Format Hardcover Imprint Manchester University Press Subtitle Rainer Forst in Dialogue Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 248 DEWEY 303.4 Publication Date 2020-03-24 Short Title Toleration, Power and the Right to Justification Language English UK Release Date 2020-03-24 NZ Release Date 2020-03-24 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2020-03-23 We've got this

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