Jürgen Habermas: Key Concepts

Book Details:

• Author: Barbara Fultner (Editor)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131604779

• Pages: 280

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

About the Book

Jürgen Habermas stands as a towering figure in contemporary social and political philosophy. His work, spanning philosophy, sociology, political science, and law, has significantly shaped modern critical theory. Known for pioneering the linguistic turn and advancing a unique form of post-Kantian pragmatism, Habermas's theories delve deep into modernity, communicative rationality, societal institutions, globalization, morality, and the role of religion in pluralistic societies.

This volume, edited by Barbara Fultner, offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key concepts in Habermas's theoretical framework. It features contributions from leading scholars, covering essential topics such as the theory of communicative action, discourse ethics, system and lifeworld, civil society, and cosmopolitan democracy. Structured into three parts—Communicative Rationality, Moral and Political Theory, and Politics and Social Change—the book enables readers to grasp both the breadth and depth of Habermas’s thought.

Whether you are a beginner seeking clarity or a scholar looking to deepen your understanding, this book is a vital resource for anyone interested in critical theory, democratic philosophy, or contemporary social thought.