From homo sapiens to homo faber: a dialog between Axel Honneth and Hans Jonas

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https://doi.org/10.31501/periagoge.v8i1.15511

Abstract

This paper examines the evolution of the human condition in the light of Axel Honneth's theories of social recognition and Hans Jonas' ethics of responsibility. Honneth explores how the individual's identity and autonomy are shaped by social recognition and interactive relationships in modern society. Jonas, for his part, highlights the need for an ethic of responsibility in the face of technological advances, which must take into account the future consequences of human actions. The transition from Homo Sapiens to Homo Faber symbolizes the transformation of the human being from a predominantly rational and social being to a productive and technological agent. The dialogue between Honneth and Jonas reveals how the ability to transform the world (Homo Faber) requires not only ongoing social recognition, but also deep ethical consideration of the impact of these transformations on the future. The text argues that the intersection of their theories offers a comprehensive view of the new human condition, highlighting the need to integrate ethical responsibility and social recognition in the age of technology and production.

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Germano Alves Cavalcante, Instituto Federal Sertão Pernambucano Campus Petrolina Zona Rural

He has a degree in Philosophy from Faculdade Entre Rios do Piauí - FAERPI, completed in 2016. He worked as a substitute teacher in the subjects of Philosophy, History, Art and Sociology at the Campos Sales High School - EEM in 2017 in the city of Campos Sales - CE. Graduated in Pedagogy from the University of Santa Úrsula in 2020. Postgraduate in Tutoring in Distance Education from Faculdade Educamais (Unimais Group) in 2020, in Administration and School Management and Supervision in the same year. Postgraduate in Teaching in Philosophy and Theology, Ethics and Political Philosophy, Philosophy, Sociology and Social Sciences and Contemporary Philosophy from Facuminas in 2022. He also has a second degree in Spanish Literature from Faculdade Cidade Verde in 2023. He currently teaches Philosophy, Life Project and Sociology at the Júlio de Mello School in the Pernambuco state public school system in the city of Floresta in Pernambuco. Master in Philosophy at the Professional Master's Program in Philosophy at the Federal University of Paraná in conjunction with the Federal Institute Sertão Pernambucano, Campus Petrolina Zona Rural.

Miguel Rodrigues Leite, Instituto Federal Sertão Pernambucano Campus Petrolina Zona Rural

Mestre em Filosofia pelo Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Filosofia da Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), núcleo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sertão Pernambucano Campus Petrolina Zona Rural (IFSertãoPE). Bacharel em Teologia pela Faculdade Entre Rios do Piauí (FAERPI). Membro do Conselho Federal de Educadores e Pedagogos (CFEP-22002147). Professor efetivo da Rede Estadual de Ensino em Pernambuco.

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Published

2025-12-10

How to Cite

Alves Cavalcante, G., & Rodrigues Leite, M. (2025). From homo sapiens to homo faber: a dialog between Axel Honneth and Hans Jonas. Periagoge, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.31501/periagoge.v8i1.15511

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)

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Artigos Livres

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