Why Labor is Important. A Commmentary on Steinvorth

In: Analyse & Kritik: journal of philosophy and social theory, Band 31, Heft 1, S. 115-118

Abstract

Abstract
Steinvorth has changed his view from arguing for a right to work to arguing for a basic income. This change of mind is consistent with his idea of the 'Promethean venture'. It is, however, only convincing if one accepts his premise that labor is in general a burden. In this commentary, it is shown that this premise should be rejected. Since labor is an important source of recognition and therefore a prerequisite of a decent life, a basic income should be regarded as being only a second best solution as compared to a right to employment.