Mihai Șora: A Philosopher of Dialogue

This article examines the political philosophy of Mihai Șora, one of the most important contemporary Romanian philosophers and the former minister of education in Romania’s first post-communist government. After presenting Șora’s unique intellectual trajectory that spans over six decades, the articl...

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Published inEast European politics and societies Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 611 - 638
Main Author Craiutu, Aurelian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications Ltd 01.11.2007
SAGE Publications
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Alienation
Civil Society
Contemporary Philosophy
Democracy
Freedom
Freedoms
Government/Political systems
Ideology
Philosophers
Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Political theory
Postcommunist Societies
Romania
Sora, Mihai
Values
Eastern Europe
freedom
Sora
philosophy
democracy
dialogue
authenticity
Şora
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Summary:This article examines the political philosophy of Mihai Șora, one of the most important contemporary Romanian philosophers and the former minister of education in Romania’s first post-communist government. After presenting Șora’s unique intellectual trajectory that spans over six decades, the article explores in detail his theory of authenticity and alienation as well as his philosophy of dialogue and civil society. Șora’s writings shed light on the tension between politics and philosophy and challenge us to rethink the relationship between freedom, authenticity, and liberal principles and values. The final section revisits the role of philosophers in the context of the fledgling Eastern European democratic regimes.
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ISSN:0888-3254
1533-8371
DOI:10.1177/0888325407307261