Habermas: A Very Short Introduction

by James Gordon Finlayson

Book Overview

J rgen 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192840959
• ISBN13: 9780192840950
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.8"