Drucilla Cornell’s Revolutionary Thinking
Drucilla Cornell’s work revitalized my belief in the transformative power of philosophy. Her book, ‘The Philosophy of the Limit’, underscored that philosophy has practical consequences and can challenge and transform the law. Cornell’s philosophy emphasizes the distinction between law and justice, advocating for continual revolutionary action against systemic cruelty. Her unwavering commitment to justice, reflected in her writings and activism, left a profound impact on me and the legal community.
Authors
- Roger Berkowitz
Institutions
- Bard College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Philosophy & Social Criticism
- Published
- 2026-01-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/01914537251405902
- Primary Topic
- Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00