Since the 1960-70s, multiculturalism has been discussed as one of the alternatives to integration or assimilation. Referring to the discussion between Ch. Taylor and J. Habermas, this paper points out that they contradict their own concept:
The Recognition of Cultural Difference(s), thus making one wonder whether they really recognize the differences of cultures? From a viewpoint within a culture (i.e.
internal view-point), Taylor seems to ignore intracultural difference. From without (i.e.
external view-point), Habermas postulates a cultural integrity which defines cross-cultural universals. As a result, their discussion is self-contradictory. A culture is not a property to be attributed, but an ongoing integrative process. My discussion is a conceptual one; therefore not ameuable to policy making.
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