Unlock the profound influence of *recognition* on modern European ideas. Axel Honneth masterfully traces how our need for acknowledgment has shaped political thought and social self-understanding across Britain, France, and Germany. Delve into its varied roles—from fostering egalitarian morality to defining individuality—and gain a nuanced perspective on the philosophical currents of modernity. Essential for students and scholars of philosophy, sociology, and European history in India looking to comprehend the complex dynamics of social interaction and identity.