La Chakana como elemento posibilitador de la integración latinoamericana
“LA CHAKANA LIKE POSIBILTY ELEMENT OF THE INTEGRATION ON LATINAMERICA”
Abstract (en)
In this paper it is assumed the identity of Latin America from an Andean category, namely Chakana (cosmic bridge) as catalyst of the subconscious integration. The study is made inside of the intercultural philosophy background, specifically taken from the philosopher Josef Estermann, who has shown a deep interest about the issue of the intercultural dialoguebetween the Andean region and the west (Estermann 2008). Questions like: Does the concept and reality of Chakana answer to the demands of the Latin-American integration project? What must be conceived? Can the identity of Chakana favor to the Latin-American integration project? These are the main worries of the actual labor. The author finishes pointing some elements of action-reflection around the integrationist-identitary demands.
Keywords: Chakana (bridge), identity, integration.
Abstract (es)
En el presente trabajo se asume la identidad de América Latina desde una categoría andina, a saber, Chakana (‘puente cósmico’), como elemento posibilitador de la integración del subcontinente. El estudio se realiza en el marco de la filosofía intercultural, específicamente desde el autor Josef Estermann, quien ha mostrado un profundo interés por la cuestión del diálogo intercultural entre Andes y Occidente (Estermann, 2008). Interrogantes como: ¿responde el concepto y realidad de Chakana a la exigencia identitaria latinoamericana?, ¿cómo debe concebirse?, ¿puede la identidad de Chakana favorecer al proyecto de integración de América Latina? son las principales preocupaciones de la presente labor. El autor termina señalando algunos elementos de reflexión-acción en torno a la exigencia identitaria-integracionista.
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