TY - JOUR
AU1 - Kevin D. O'Gorman
AB - Purpose – The emergent paradigm of hospitality studies does not have a coherent philosophical foundation. In seeking to identify a philosophy of hospitality this paper explores Derrida's contribution, along with other writers in philosophy and postcolonial theory, who are either writing in the field or have developed his works. Design/methodology/approach – Derrida and others are often cited within the context of the emerging paradigm of hospitality studies. In order to examine and critically evaluate the possibility of the construct of a philosophy of the phenomenon of hospitality, the review of the philosophical concepts is set within three perspectives: individual moral philosophy; hospitality and the nation states, and hospitality and language. Findings – Although examining the writings of Derrida and others provides an insight into the phenomenon of hospitality, a coherent philosophy of hospitality seems to be an enigma; possibly because hospitality is not a matter of objective knowledge. Research limitations/implications – In order to inform the emergent paradigm of hospitality studies there needs to be a continuing multi‐disciplinary study of hospitality; further inter and intra disciplinary research and investigation is required. Originality/value – The paper illustrates that critical analysis is more important than the unquestioning acceptance of the views of philosophical theorists.
TI - The hospitality phenomenon: philosophical enlightenment?
JF - International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research
DO - 10.1108/17506180710817729
DA - 2007-08-14
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/the-hospitality-phenomenon-philosophical-enlightenment-rPfE840jpX
SP - 189
EP - 202
VL - 1
IS - 3
DP - DeepDyve
ER -