1. A processual account of progress. On Rahel Jaeggi's Fortschritt und Regression.
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Ortega‐Esquembre, César
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SOCIAL theory , *CRITICAL theory , *PRAXIS (Process) , *PROBLEM solving , *SOCIAL evolution , *SOCIAL criticism - Abstract
The article discusses Rahel Jaeggi's book "Fortschritt und Regression" and her processual account of progress. Jaeggi argues that progress is a cumulative process of problem-solving and experimentation, while regression is a systematic blocking of this process. She rejects the idea that progress depends on a prior understanding of what is good or right, and instead sees progress as the progressive resolution of social problems. Jaeggi also explores the relationship between moral progress and social change, emphasizing the importance of broader social contexts. Overall, her approach offers a nuanced understanding of progress and regression in critical social theory. The article acknowledges Jaeggi's contribution to the understanding of progress in critical social theory, while also raising some challenges to her approach. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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