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Which contemporary philosopher engaged in a famous debate with Ricœur?

  • Judith Butler

  • Jean-François Lyotard

  • Jürgen Habermas

  • Cornelius Castoriadis

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Cornelius Castoriadis, a prominent contemporary philosopher, engaged in a renowned debate with Paul Ricœur. Castoriadis, known for his unique synthesis of psychoanalysis, Marxism, and phenomenology, challenged Ricœur's hermeneutic approach to understanding human existence. Castoriadis argued that the human psyche is not merely a site of interpretation but a creative force capable of transforming society.
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