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A discussion with Axel Honneth on Freedom's Right.

The 2016 Critical Theory in Critical Times annual series workshop will focus around the work of Axel Honneth (University of Frankfurt and Columbia University, Philosophy) and, in particular, his book Freedom's Right (Columbia Univ. Press, 2014). Axel Honneth will discuss his book with three commentators: Prof. Penny Deutscher (Northwestern University, Philosophy); Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld (Northwestern University, Law); Prof. Fred Neuhouser (Columbia University, Philosophy); and William Scheuerman (Indiana University, Political Science).

This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Global Culture and Communication; Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities; Department of Philosophy; Department of German and the Critical Theory Cluster.

The talk will begin at 3pm, with a light reception following. Please contact criticaltheory@northwestern.edu for more information.