This essay briefly investigates the relationship between truth and democracy in Hans Kelsen’s political philosophy. Especially in The Essence and Value of Democracy (1920– 1929) and Foundations of Democracy (1955–1956), Kelsen discusses the connection between democratic pluralism and epistemological and moral relativism, arguing that one cannot be given without the other. In the essay, I analyze Kelsen’s argument, focusing on the critical and problematic implications of the absolute relativism he defends.
Compromised truth. Political and philosophical relativism in Hans Kelsen's "Foundations of democracy" / Sferrazza, Ernesto. - In: SOFT POWER. - ISSN 2539-2239. - 10:2(2023), pp. 129-142.
Compromised truth. Political and philosophical relativism in Hans Kelsen's "Foundations of democracy"
Ernesto Sferrazza
2023
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This essay briefly investigates the relationship between truth and democracy in Hans Kelsen’s political philosophy. Especially in The Essence and Value of Democracy (1920– 1929) and Foundations of Democracy (1955–1956), Kelsen discusses the connection between democratic pluralism and epistemological and moral relativism, arguing that one cannot be given without the other. In the essay, I analyze Kelsen’s argument, focusing on the critical and problematic implications of the absolute relativism he defends.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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