Philosophical Introductions

Philosophical IntroductionsDiscover the profound insights of Jrgen Habermas with 'Philosophical Introductions', a remarkable compilation that celebrates the evolution of his philosophical thought. This essential text encompasses key themes of communicative action, rationality, and political theory, making it a must have for students and scholars alike. Dive into 200 pages of expertly translated content, offering an unparalleled exploration of Habermas's ideas on discourse

Discover the profound insights of Jürgen Habermas with 'Philosophical Introductions', a remarkable compilation that celebrates the evolution of his philosophical thought. This essential text encompasses key themes of communicative action, rationality, and political theory, making it a must-have for students and scholars alike. Dive into 200 pages of expertly translated content, offering an unparalleled exploration of Habermas's ideas on discourse ethics, democracy, legitimacy, and the intersection of reason and religion in a secular age. The book features a comprehensive introduction by Jean-Marc Durand-Gasselin, providing a clear articulation of Habermas’s contributions to philosophy, social sciences, and the humanities. Enjoy free shipping on your order, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018, is identified by ISBN 9781509506729. Uncover the depth of philosophical inquiry and expand your understanding with this invaluable resource. Perfect for scholars interested in modern philosophy and the works of Habermas, this text is your gateway to critical thought and intellectual engagement.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509506729
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200


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On the occasion of Habermas™s 80th birthday, the German publisher Suhrkamp brought out five volumes of Habermas™s papers that spanned the full range of his philosophical thought, from the theory of rationality to the critique of metaphysics. For each of these volumes, Habermas wrote an introduction that crystallized, in a remarkably clear and succinct way, his thinking on the key philosophical issues that have preoccupied him throughout his long career. This new book by Polity brings together these five introductions and publishes them in translation for the first time. The resulting volume provides a unique and comprehensive overview of Habermas™s philosophy in his own words. In the five chapters that make up this volume, Habermas discusses the concept of communicative action and the grounding of the social sciences in the theory of language; the relationship between rationality and the theory of language; discourse ethics; political theory and problems of democracy and legitimacy; and the critique of reason and the challenge posed by religion in a secular age. The volume includes a substantial introduction by Jean-Marc Durand-Gasselin, which offers a synoptic view of the development of Habermas™s thought as a whole followed by concise accounts of his contributions in each of the areas mentioned. Together they provide the reader with the necessary background to understand Habermas™s distinctive and original contribution to philosophy. Philosophical Introductions will be an indispensable text for students and scholars in philosophy and in the humanities and social sciences