ISBN:
9780804769020
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9780804769013
Language:
English
Pages:
X, 218 S.
Edition:
2. ed.
DDC:
301
Keywords:
Habermas, Jürgen
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Frankfurt school of sociology
;
Social evolution
;
Critical theory
;
Communication Social aspects
;
Philosophy, Modern
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Habermas, Jürgen 1929-
Abstract:
The roots of Habermas's thought -- Scientism in theory and practice -- Communication and discourse ethics -- Social evolution and legitimation -- Rational action and societal rationalization -- The colonization of the lifeworld -- The theory of communicative action : an assessment -- Modernity and philosophy -- Law and the state -- Two kinds of 'post' -- Conclusion : Habermas and the future of critical theory
Description / Table of Contents:
The roots of Habermas's thought -- Scientism in theory and practice -- Communication and discourse ethics -- Social evolution and legitimation -- Rational action and societal rationalization -- The colonization of the lifeworld -- The theory of communicative action : an assessment -- Modernity and philosophy -- Law and the state -- Two kinds of 'post' -- Conclusion : Habermas and the future of critical theory.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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