German philosopher Jurgen Habermas dies age 96

The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday. The post German philosopher Jurgen Habermas dies age 96 appeared first on Vanguard News.

14 Mar, 11:46 — 14 Mar, 17:48

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Jurgen Habermas was a towering figure in 20th and 21st-century philosophy, particularly known for his work on communicative action and the public sphere. His ideas have profoundly influenced political theory, sociology, and the understanding of democratic processes, making his passing a significant event in intellectual circles.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96

Habermas’ political consensus-building theory argued formation of public opinion vital for democracies to survive The influential German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has died at the age of 96, his publisher has said. Habermas, a towering figure in the intellectual history of postwar Germany, is best known for his theory of political consensus-building. Widely considered one of most influential philosophers of the 20th century, he also helped to shape the discourse around Europe...

By Donna Ferguson and Philip Oltermann

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express-tribuneMostly Factual6h ago

German philosopher Juergen Habermas dies at 96, publisher says

Best known for his theory of political consensus-building, he shaped post-war Germany’s discourse more than any peer

By Reuters

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punch-ngMostly Factual43m ago

German philospher Jurgen Habermas dies at 96

German philosopher Jurgen Habermas, considered the most influential of his generation and a proponent of a united Europe, has died at the age of 96. Read More: https://punchng.com/german-philospher-jurgen-habermas-dies-at-96/

By Punch Newspapers

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