Habermas

Critical TheoryGermany1929

OriginGermany

Era1929

SchoolCritical Theory

About Habermas

The leading living philosopher of the Frankfurt School. Communicative action theory: rational discourse can ground social norms. Has published over 100 books. A public intellectual who debates in German newspapers weekly. His theory of the public sphere is his most widely cited work. Still publishing in his 90s.

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