Rainer Forst

German political philosopher who has developed a Kantian critical theory grounded in the right to justification — every exercise of power must be justifiable to those over whom it is exercised.

The Right to Justification: a fundamental right to receive reasons for norms and power structures that affect one — the basis of a discursive theory of justice. Toleration in Conflict: a systematic history and theory of toleration — distinguishing permission conception, coexistence, respect, and esteem toleration.