Abstract

This article examines how the idea of toleration might be deployed in the international domain, especially in relation to the large cultural and social differences that have come to be associated with the ‘war on terror’. It distinguishes different possible grounds for toleration and examines the force and implications of the deontological idea of respect for persons as a reason for international toleration. Contrary to Rawls, it argues that the group-based character of societal claims does not require us to substitute peoples for persons as the ultimate objects of respect in the international domain. The idea of equal respect is the most potent justification for the toleration of cultural differences. It is also commonly taken to argue for political and social equality, but, under the right circumstances, it can also argue for toleration of undemocratic political systems and inegalitarian social arrangements. Este artículo examina la manera como la idea de tolerancia se pueda implementar en el dominio internacional, especialmente en relación a las grandes diferencias culturales y sociales que han llegado a asociarse con la ‘guerra contra el terror’. Distingue fundamentos posiblemente diferentes a la tolerancia y examina la fuerza y las implicaciones de la idea deontológica del respeto por personas como una razón para la tolerancia internacional. Contrariamente a Rawls, sostiene que el carácter con base de grupo de demandas de la sociedad no requiere que sustituyamos a la gente por personas como los objetos supremos de respeto en el dominio internacional. La idea de igualdad de respeto es la justificación más potente para la tolerancia de las diferencias culturales. También se ha usado comúnmente para defender la igualdad política y social, pero bajo las circunstancias apropiadas, también puede defender la tolerancia de los sistemas políticos no democráticos y los acuerdos sociales no igualitarios.

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