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La libertad de los dominados: Aporte y límites de la teoría del poder de John Searle

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  • Pablo, Beytía

    (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago)

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Theories about power present a theoretical dilemma. Some believe that the greater an agent’s degree of power is, less will be the freedom of those subject to that agent. Others suggest just the opposite: greater freedom of the dominated implies a greater power of the dominant agent. This article reviews John Searle’s theory of power and identifies elements that could contribute to this discussion. Searle’s theory does not accept the elimination of will in the subjugated agents, but it does consider that they have a reduced 'negative' liberty. Searle does not ask whether said agents’ freedom might possibly increase, which explains the theoretical invisibility of some relevant processes in power.

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  • Pablo, Beytía, 2014. "La libertad de los dominados: Aporte y límites de la teoría del poder de John Searle," Estudios Públicos, Centro de Estudios Públicos, vol. 0(135), pages 131-147.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpt:journl:v::y:2014:i:135:p:131-147
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    Power; freedom; domination; coaction; John Searle;
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