La portata politica del “pensiero debole” di Gianni Vattimo

Abstract

The political strength of Weak Thought, which is linked the leftist political tradition, is apparent in the refusal of the violence of metaphysics – understood in Heideggerian terms. In fact, also the leftist political tradition has never provided metaphysical arguments, only justifications taken from the “philosophy of history”, calling for a becoming of history which could be interpreted as a potentially emancipative succession of events, which needed to be recognized and actively promoted. Along these lines we could propose a comparison between Hermeneutics and Proceduralism. Against any “natural” or “given” fact, both orientations envision a dialogical and persuasive negotiation, aimed at reaching a resolution legitimated by shared rules. This perspective can be regarded as a project towards a democracy founded on the memory and vision of Europe.