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74Winnicott, symbolic play, and other mindsPhilosophical Psychology 24 (5). 2011.In this paper, I will attempt to follow Winnicott's thoughts on the intrinsic connection between symbolic play and the way we understand other minds. Phenomenological, conceptual and empirical difficulties in the account will be presented and taken into consideration. Winnicott's account proves to be a fruitful guide into the issue and can help us clarify impaired symbolic play in autism
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98Critical Theory and the Two-Level Account of Recognition -Towards a New Foundation?Critical Horizons 11 (1): 19-33. 2010.Axel Honneth makes initial and promising steps towards what could be called a two-level account of recognition, according to which the normatively substantial forms of recognition represent various manners in which the primordial acquaintedness with others is expressed. It will be argued that Honneth's promising approach must be revised in regard to the issue of intentionality, which may be achieved by reference to earlier critical theorists such as Adorno and Arendt. With such a foundation, cri…Read more
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29Self, Narrative, and the Culture of TherapyPhilosophy, Psychiatry, and Psychology 21 (2): 161-163. 2014.
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41Non-Reflective Self-Awareness Towards a Situated AccountJournal of Consciousness Studies 19 (3-4): 3-4. 2012.After some preliminary distinctions, this paper will discuss the merits of higher-order representational theory and same-order theory. A distinction will be introduced between a intrinsic conception of consciousness and a representational variant . It will be argued that the SOIT account of 'non-reflective self-awareness' can be applied to understanding aspects of psychopathology. However, a closer look at specific aspects of schizophrenic experience reveals that we might need to widen the scope…Read more
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41Habermas' "Species Ethics", and the Limits of "Formal Anthropology"Critical Horizons 12 (1): 71-89. 2011.This article seeks to defend two claims: Firstly, that Universalist ethics in Habermas and Rawls cannot function without some recourse to the Good Life, or human well-being. Secondly, that such ethical reflection must involve formal anthropological considerations. In other words, it must involve a consideration of the Good that also encompasses reflection on what we are as humans. As an example, the paper draws on Habermas’ recent thoughts on ‘species-ethics’. I will argue that 'species ethics' …Read more
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12Editor's Introduction: Exploitation ReconsideredSouthern Journal of Philosophy 54 (S1): 5-8. 2016.
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