Hans Jonas And His Critics

Abstract

This paper presents two more elaborate criticism of the Jonas´ project, namely that taken from the transcendental-pragmatic of K.O-Apel and taken from the philosophy of Paul Ricoeur. The two philosophers are confronted with the Jonas´ principle of responsibility, indicating its shortcomings and limitations. The purpose of the paper is a glimpse of the way that the principle of responsibility has to follow in order to better respond to the demands of ethical foundation of our time.

Keywords

• princípio responsabilidade
• Apel
• Ricouer
• Jonas