Civic Attachments & Sibling Attractions: The Shadows of Fraternity, by Stefani Engelstein, in The Goethe Yearbook (original) (raw)

The paper explores the concept of fraternity within the framework of liberal democracy, arguing that fraternity serves as a paradoxical symbol that simultaneously attempts to unify and yet excludes. By examining the historical and ideological struggles surrounding fraternity, liberty, and equality, the work underscores how fraternity has been constructed as a solution to the shortcomings of liberal ideologies. The study draws on a range of literature, revealing the tension between particularistic attachments and the broader quest for inclusive civil society.