Systemic Suffering as a Critical Tool

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dp.v19i1.86233

Keywords:

social suffering, systemic suffering, systemic discourses

Abstract

In this paper, I defend that the concept of systemic suffering represents a useful tool for social criticism. I shall first make some preliminary methodological remarks (1) and present different meanings that have been attributed to the concept of social suffering (2). I will then suggest that we adopt the concept of systemic suffering instead (3). The next step consists in showing how this form of suffering is connected to the existence of non-material aspects that contribute to social reproduction and that can be defined as systemic doctrines (4). Finally, I shall offer some remarks on possible strategies for criticizing systemic suffering (5).

Author Biography

Alessandro Pinzani, UFSC

Depto de Filosofia

Filosofia política

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Published

2023-04-10

How to Cite

Pinzani, A. (2023). Systemic Suffering as a Critical Tool. DoisPontos, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/dp.v19i1.86233

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Sofrimento social e crítica social /Social Suffering and Social Criticism