In search of the social: Rethinking toleration, remembering hospitality

• Published in: Cogent arts & humanities Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 1084907
• Main Author: Varsamopoulou, Evy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Cogent 31.12.2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Cosmopolitanism; Ethics; Friendship; Genocide; hospitality; Humanities; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Philosophy; recognition; Romantic period; Society; toleration; Violence; Europe

This article puts forward a historical and philosophical critique of the concept of toleration that questions it as an ultimate achievement and instead interrogates its limitations and seeks ways in which it may point to its own supercession in more positive and durable social bonds. The violence wh...