The workshop addresses the concept of “relational normativity.” In both moral and legal philosophy, theories that describe themselves as “relational” have gained prominence in recent years. Despite sometimes significant differences in what the “relationality” of these approaches amounts to, they share the starting conviction that norms, obligations, claims, and permissions arise from our relationships rather than from abstract values alone. On this view, the nature of the relationships between individuals or groups is fundamental to legal as well as ethical standards. These normative standards do not rest solely on features of individual agency, but are also shaped by the roles, expectations, and responsibilities that emerge from the relationships among the actors. The workshop aims to reflect on the latest developments in debates about relational normativity and to chart new directions for future research in this area. Beginning from a broad understanding of relational normativity, it brings together leading scholars from moral, legal, and political philosophy. To foster a diverse and critical exchange of perspectives, each talk will be followed by an in-depth commentary, with presenters and commentators belonging to different “camps” and offering different perspectives on “relational normativity”.
Further information and registration: https://csl.mpg.de/en/relational-normativity
