
Jürgen Habermas is the most renowned living German philosopher. This book aims to give a clear and readable overview of his philosophical work. It analyzes both the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas's social theory, and its more concrete applications in the fields of ethics, politics, and law. Finally, it examines how Habermas's social and political theory informs his writing on real, current political and social problems. The author explores Habermas's influence on a wide variety of fields--including philosophy, political and social theory, cultural studies, sociology, and literary studies. He uses a problem-based approach to explain how Habermas's ideas can be applied to actual social and political situations. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms to further acquaint the reader with Habermas's philosophy. Unlike other writing on Habermas, this Introduction is accessibly written and explains his intellectual framework and technical vocabulary, rather than simply adopting it.
This book investigates the core philosophical framework of Jürgen Habermas and its practical application to contemporary social, legal, and political challenges. Gordon Finlayson, a scholar of critical theory, utilizes a problem-based approach to distill Habermas's complex intellectual output into an accessible format. By examining the intersection of ethics, law, and social theory, the author provides a structured guide to understanding how Habermas's ideas function within modern discourse.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and students frequently cite this work as a primary entry point for navigating the dense prose of critical theory. Readers note that the text successfully balances academic rigor with the clarity required for those new to Habermas's intellectual system.
Page Count:
184
Publication Date:
2005-08-25
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192840959
ISBN-13:
9780192840950
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