In this important volume Habermas outlines the views which form the basis of his critical theory of modern societies. The volume comprises five interlocking essays, which together define the contours of his theory of communication and of his substantive account of social change.
In this enormously influential book, Jurgen Habermas examines the deep tensions and crisis tendencies which underlie the development of contemporary Western societies and develops a powerful analysis of the legitimation problems faced by modern states.
Jurgen Habermas is well known for his scholarly writings on the theoretical foundations of the human sciences. The New Conservatism brings to light another side of Habermasa s work, showing him to be an incisive commentator on a wide range of contemporary themes.
In this wide--ranging work, now available in paperback, Habermas presents his views on the nature of the social sciences and their distinctive methodology and concerns.
Addresses some of the most pressing social and political issues: the consequences of the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union; the resurgence of... Læs mere
In this new collection of recent essays, Habermas takes up and pursues the line of analysis begun in The Philosophical Discourse of Modernity. He begins by outlining the sources and central themes of twentieth-century philosophy, and the range of current debates.
1. Habermas is one of the worlda s leading social and political thinkers. 2. The first book to bring together Habermasa s key writings on religion. 3. Includes an original interview with Habermas, as well as an introduction written especially for the volume.
Translated by Ciaran Cronin. In the midst of the current crisis that is threatening to derail the historical project of European unification, Jurgen... Læs mere
Offers a systematic reconstruction of the theoretical foundations and framework of critical social theory.
The Inclusion of the Other contains Habermasa s most recent work in political theory and political philosophy. Here Habermas picks up some of the central themes of Between Facts and Norms and elaborates them in relation to current political debates.
aeo This is Habermasa s long--awaited work on law and democracy. aeo It develops a distinctive account of the nature of... Læs mere
Here, for the first time in English, is volume one of Jurgen Habermasa s long--awaited magnum opus: The Theory of Communicative Action.