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Outhwaite, William,

Habermas : a critical introduction / William Outhwaite. - Second edition. - x, 218 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-208) and index.

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.

ISBN: 080476901X 9780804769013 0804769028 9780804769020

LCCN: 2009024222

Subjects--Personal Names:
Habermas, Jürgen

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Frankfurt school of sociology.
Social evolution.
Critical theory
Communication--Social aspects

LC Class. No.: B3258.H324 / O88 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 301