Les Categories du politique

In: Filozofski vestnik: FV, Band 21, Heft 2, S. 83-126

Abstract

The restitution of the major philosophies of Claude Lefort allows us to prove the pertinence of the categories "symbolic" & "imaginary," used to describe modern democracy. It is contended that we can recognize in the "One" & actual symbolic statute & with this title, distinguish it as a total mirage or as a simple virtuality. Further, democracy does not conjure up the imaginary incarnation, but invents a speculative mode. Finally, Lefort's political philosophy allows us to define a research program on the question of modern political identity. Adapted from the source document.