“I” and collective responsibility

The article discusses the link of collective moral responsibility with “I” as an act realization subjectness. authors provide and verify thesis about primacy to any forms cases responsibility. notion is reexamined taking into account critique subject undertaken in so-called “post-metaphysical” (J.Habermas) philosophy. key point this rejection understanding unchanging metaphysical entities. In situation, it paramount importance distinguish dynamic core “I”, which free from connotation. addressing issue, build on concept a responsible (deed) presented works Mikhail Bakhtin. According concept, does not precede but born actual face Other. This action turns out be devoid content here interpreted accepting Absolute instance. Such interpretation makes possible retain possibility within growing anonymity contemporary social being substantiate manifestations actions. final part lists basic features that characterize Of these features, main one associated impossibility “external” vesting anyone due his/her belonging certain community. Collective may recognized only “inner” dimension personal act. Hence follows fundamental asymmetry characterizes phenomenon general particular.