"The Theory of Confession in Contemporary Western Political Thought: Axel Honeth and Nancy Freeser As model

Abstract

The global society is facing structural crises and deep-seated systemic dysfunctions that have contributed to the escalation of various conflicts and the exacerbation of identity crises. There is a rise in social diseases detrimental to communal living, bewildering the facets of coexistence and harmony. In the current era, people tend to retreat and seek refuge, withdrawing into narrow identities, highlighting the breakdown of social relationships. Alienation, anxiety, lack of solidarity, violence, terrorism, and insecurity have become features of modern times. Intellectual figures and enlightening voices have emerged, offering conceptual frameworks based on social experiences to comprehend the manifestations of these crises. They provide thorough scientific explanations and propose solutions to help individuals transcend these challenges, aiming for a better life within the framework of communal living. Notable among these voices are the German philosopher Axel Honneth and the American philosopher Nancy Fraser.