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This text analyses the conflicts between religious and non-religious citizens in the light of Habermas´ postmetaphysical perspective of the role of religion in the public sphere. As a backdrop we will present the recent debate over the “scientific concept” issued by a Professor of the Universidad de la Sabana, as part of the constitutional discussion about same - sex couples´ possibilities to adopt. I will begin by describing Habermas´ proposal of the role of religion in the public sphere. Then I will indicate what Habermas means by metaphysics in order to expound the roles that a postmetaphysical philosophy can have as well as the main elements of a postmetaphysical approach to religion. Finally, some conclusions will be presented.

Javier Aguirre, Universidad Industrial de Santander

Associate professor at Universidad Industrial de Santander. Philosopher and lawyer from Universidad Industrial de Santander. MA and Ph.D in philosophy from New York State University. His main work and research areas are: political philosohpy of religion, legal argumentation, public concepts and public practices.

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Received 2017-04-04
Accepted 2017-04-04
Published 2017-01-15