The Politics of Recognition
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AuthorCharles Taylor
LanguageEnglish
Published inMulticulturalism and "The Politics of Recognition"
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1992| Author | Charles Taylor |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published in | Multiculturalism and "The Politics of Recognition" |
Publication date | 1992 |
"The Politics of Recognition" is a 1992 essay by the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, based on the inaugural lecture he delivered at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University.[1] The essay discusses political currents that seek recognition for particular identity groups.[2] It was first published as part of the volume Multiculturalism and "The Politics of Recognition", which in 1994 was republished with additional commentaries under the title Multiculturalism: Examining the Politics of Recognition.