Oliver, Kelly
Witnessing: Beyond Recognition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816636280
- author:
- Oliver, Kelly
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 262
- Dimensions:
- 149mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Religion: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Witnessing Beyond Recognition by Kelly Oliver explores the concept of identity and subjectivity through a critical engagement with contemporary philosophy. The author challenges the idea that social struggles are primarily driven by the desire for recognition, instead arguing that this demand is rooted in the pathology of oppression. Oliver contends that the notion of recognition is flawed, as it relies on an objectifying gaze that perpetuates hierarchies of subject-object and same-different relationships. In contrast, she proposes a theory of witnessing subjectivity, which posits that subjectivity arises from and is sustained by the process of witnessing. This approach prioritizes connection over alienation, and places ethical obligations at its core. By examining the aftermath of the Holocaust and slavery, Oliver reveals the limitations of the recognition model, highlighting instead the power of testimony to transcend boundaries and facilitate understanding.
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